Gas Consumption
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From: New Jersey
1985 Mercedes 380se
Gas Consumption
I am wondering about the gas comsumption of the 380se for 1984. I found it stated at 18/23 but when i look at the 85 its 16/18. Is this true. If not what is? Is there a difference between the 1984 380se to the 1985 380se
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2006 E320 CDi, 2008 3/4 Ton Suburban, 2007 "rice rickshaw" Accord 5 speed
gas W126 cars
I get 13 mpg city and 18 mpg highway. With the a/c on the mileage is a couple of mpg less.
It is a luxury car, not an econo-box.
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From: Toronto
2006 E320 CDi, 2008 3/4 Ton Suburban, 2007 "rice rickshaw" Accord 5 speed
happy with mileage
I tried a K & N filter without noticeable difference. I also tried Platinum 4 spark plugs.
The car is like a big rear drive Chevy of years past. Very comfortable and easy to maintain. All it takes is money and tender loving care.
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c43
a better designed exhaust system and intake will improve mpg, might want to check the mas to see if its on its way out. You could also try removing excess items from your car. If you have a lot of junk in there. Try the first gear start mod, that will also help get better mpg
