1999 E300 Turbodiesel Fuel Economy / Engine Oil

[ticex]

Hi there,

I'm new to the forum but it looks like a great place...think I'll be spending lots of time here!

Anyway, I've ran a search but couldn't find a conclusive answer. I've just had the oil changed in my car for the 2nd time since I bought it and the mechanic put the same Semi-Synthetic 15W-40 Diesel oil (MB 229.1 approved) in as before. The car has done 47000 miles so I'd expect the engine to be in pretty good condition inside.

However, I've been finding the fuel consumption (+/- 30MPG overall average) on this car a little higher than other E300's I've driven before. I'd be very interested to know other drivers fuel consumption figures as I can never get it to do more than 33MPG even on a long steady motorway run! I checked up on the oil spec and some people say 10W-40, others 15W-40 and various other specs. Basically, my question is could the thicker oil be affecting the fuel consumption?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Best Regards,
Michael

 

[Ger D]

Have to Agree with you there Ticex. i've a 98E300TD and no matter what I do I cant shift it off the 33Mpg mark. It doesnt seem to make a difference whether I'm doing City, mixed or Long Cruises.

Ranges 31,33 Maybe 35 MPG accordingly.
I think this is encouraging though!

 

[wingco]

I spoke to a taxi driver the other day who had a 98 E300TD, and he claimed an average of 38mpg. The car had 212k miles on the clock - maybe they get better with age!

 

[230K]

Hi

491 miles when the light came on this evening i'll know what mpg when i fill up tomorrow evening but it will be between 34 and 37 i'll post tomorrow evening when i work it out.

Use fully synthetic oil and change the air filter and you will get over 33 as long as you don't drive like a mad man.

98 300TD Estate 183K miles

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[230K]

Hi

491 miles when the light came on this evening i'll know what mpg when i fill up tomorrow evening but it will be between 34 and 37 i'll post tomorrow evening when i work it out.



230K

35.1 miles to the imperial gallon

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