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How to Break in the W166 DIESEL 3.0 ML350?

Old Dec 14, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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How to Break in the W166 DIESEL 3.0 ML350?

Please give your thoughts and experience?

I've heard that MPG goes up with time on Diesels.
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Manual states that it should be kept under 2/3 throttle (to redline) for the first 1500KM. I have always followed this intruction. Some people say it doesn't make any difference at all.
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Manual states that it should be kept under 2/3 throttle (to redline) for the first 1500KM. I have always followed this intruction. Some people say it doesn't make any difference at all.
Thanks, good to know.

Is there a PDF of the ML 350 available?
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Originally Posted by 300DTurbo
Thanks, good to know.

Is there a PDF of the ML 350 available?
Her 'ya go: http://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/DigitalA...12-M-Class.pdf
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Originally Posted by 300DTurbo
Thanks, good to know.

Is there a PDF of the ML 350 available?
Or if you are feeling adventurous

http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/manual...6/en/home.html
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