How reliable is a Mercedes diesel engine?
Experts say the diesel engine could last 300,000 miles, and in some cases 500,000 miles. And the mild California climate means the body won’t rust. But there is one thing that that will keep this car trouble-free for thirty years. Older models like Oehler’s are much simpler.
What kind of engine does a 1985 Mercedes 300SD have?
I have a 1985 Mercedes 300SD Turbo Diesel with about 140,000 miles on it. Recently it’s become increasingly difficult to start, until eventually it wouldn’t start at all. It still turns over fine – I can hear the starter turning the engine (at least until I wear the battery down by trying to start it).
Why does my Mercedes 300SD Turbo not start?
The filter connects to a very short rubber tube that connects to the air intake on the turbo. When I was having trouble starting the car, I tried spraying some starter fluid into that tube. The result was that the car actually had more trouble starting directly after I sprayed starter fluid. And it seemed the more I used, the worse it started.
How do you Prime a Mercedes 300SD Turbo?
Loosen the main fuel filter a little bit (the big round one). Manually prime the pump until fuel comes out from the top of the fuel filter near the bolt. To prime the pump just unscrew the plastic plunger and prime it a few times- you should see fuel coming out from the main filter.
I have a 1985 Mercedes 300SD Turbo Diesel with about 140,000 miles on it. Recently it’s become increasingly difficult to start, until eventually it wouldn’t start at all. It still turns over fine – I can hear the starter turning the engine (at least until I wear the battery down by trying to start it).
The filter connects to a very short rubber tube that connects to the air intake on the turbo. When I was having trouble starting the car, I tried spraying some starter fluid into that tube. The result was that the car actually had more trouble starting directly after I sprayed starter fluid. And it seemed the more I used, the worse it started.
Loosen the main fuel filter a little bit (the big round one). Manually prime the pump until fuel comes out from the top of the fuel filter near the bolt. To prime the pump just unscrew the plastic plunger and prime it a few times- you should see fuel coming out from the main filter.