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Old 02-03-2014, 02:00 AM   #66 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JB3 View Post
Even in the small MB sedans, these 61X series diesels would be hard pressed to break 30mpg with normal use. The reason I love them is they are damn near impossible to kill, but there is no denying that they are late 70s cutting edge diesel technology.
I'm not the most die-hard IDI enthusiast, but gotta recognize its cheaper rebuinding cost and the suitability to operate with vegetable oils as an alternative fuel are still good reasons to love them
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