Hi - my 96 e300 diesel has a very weird issue going on right now (may be dirty fuel)? At about 59 - 64 mph the car starts cutting out, as if it is not getting fuel. Once I accelerate more and get past that point all is fine. Idle -59ish is fine as well. Main fuel filter was changed not too long ago and the small filter next to it was just changed as well. Added 16 oz of power service fuel supplements and have driven about 100 miles. Seems a tad better at 62-64, but still cutting out at 59ish. Any ideas. Thining fule, or build up in fuel system somewhere. Could it be transmission? Sure feels fuel related. Any ideas are much appreciated.

Cheers - Gasoel

 

go to mercedesshop.com under the diesel forum. Could be a surging issue that many have needed to address....

 

thanks a bunch - i'll check it out.

 

- found a ripped line today going from the right,top,back side of manifold (4" hose). Clear as day to me, but 2 others did not see it? Any way stopped by my indy. and got 5" of hose. I'm good.

Wife is happy she does not have to drive the Sequoia any more!

Now if I can fix this wacky alignment/balance issue in the front. Lots of vibration. Firestone made it worse. Will have them try an align again. Anyone have trouble running Kumhos on their 210?

 

Well if the tires are all balanced, you may want to look into the suspension and possibly the wheel bearings/hub being worn.

 

thanks - will bring that up to them.

cheers - gasoel