STD Tuning Engine Low Fuel Mileage MPG in 603 Wagon

Low Fuel Mileage MPG in 603 Wagon

Low Fuel Mileage MPG in 603 Wagon

 
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jonbobshinigin
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10-10-2010, 02:29 PM #1
I have heard countless people getting 26-32 mpg with their 1987 300TDT Wagons...but for some reason, I have never gotten over 26, but I am usually in the range of 22-24. Even when it is 90% highway. This was before and after I removed my ALDA, which causes some black smoke on heavy acceleration. My car runs great so there does not appear to be anything wrong. Injectors have been pop tested and are within range but a couple just barely would piss a bit.

What else could it be? My thinking was something with the injection pump, which will be rebuilt as soon as DervTuning gets the 7.5 elements figured out in the 603 pump.

1987 300TDT - 260,000 Miles
>>275HP OM603 Project Profile here<<

jonbobshinigin
10-10-2010, 02:29 PM #1

I have heard countless people getting 26-32 mpg with their 1987 300TDT Wagons...but for some reason, I have never gotten over 26, but I am usually in the range of 22-24. Even when it is 90% highway. This was before and after I removed my ALDA, which causes some black smoke on heavy acceleration. My car runs great so there does not appear to be anything wrong. Injectors have been pop tested and are within range but a couple just barely would piss a bit.

What else could it be? My thinking was something with the injection pump, which will be rebuilt as soon as DervTuning gets the 7.5 elements figured out in the 603 pump.


1987 300TDT - 260,000 Miles
>>275HP OM603 Project Profile here<<

ForcedInduction
Banned

3,628
10-10-2010, 03:20 PM #2
The easier you drive the less fuel you'll use. In my 300D I can get up to 26mpg if I go easy but usually average 21-22 driving with gusto.

If you're looking at eBay MPG claims they're lies 99.995% of the time.
This post was last modified: 10-10-2010, 03:21 PM by ForcedInduction.
ForcedInduction
10-10-2010, 03:20 PM #2

The easier you drive the less fuel you'll use. In my 300D I can get up to 26mpg if I go easy but usually average 21-22 driving with gusto.

If you're looking at eBay MPG claims they're lies 99.995% of the time.

jonbobshinigin
Holset

292
10-10-2010, 03:55 PM #3
The numbers I have heard are from reasonable people giving an honest evaluation of fuel mileage. I have tried driving easy and still got the same numbers. On the highway though, I do drive 80ish.

1987 300TDT - 260,000 Miles
>>275HP OM603 Project Profile here<<

jonbobshinigin
10-10-2010, 03:55 PM #3

The numbers I have heard are from reasonable people giving an honest evaluation of fuel mileage. I have tried driving easy and still got the same numbers. On the highway though, I do drive 80ish.


1987 300TDT - 260,000 Miles
>>275HP OM603 Project Profile here<<

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
10-10-2010, 06:29 PM #4
Try driving 65-70ish and they will improve a bit!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
10-10-2010, 06:29 PM #4

Try driving 65-70ish and they will improve a bit!


1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

ForcedInduction
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3,628
10-10-2010, 07:06 PM #5
My EGTs are only about 400*f at 35mph, I've been thinking of doing a 300mile low-speed road trip just to see how high I can push the MPG.
ForcedInduction
10-10-2010, 07:06 PM #5

My EGTs are only about 400*f at 35mph, I've been thinking of doing a 300mile low-speed road trip just to see how high I can push the MPG.

George3soccer
Holset

373
10-10-2010, 09:06 PM #6
Yes go slower then 80,mph, and ease up on the passing of vehicles on the highway choose the slow lane, and use minimal throttle for acceleration on the highwAY.
George3soccer
10-10-2010, 09:06 PM #6

Yes go slower then 80,mph, and ease up on the passing of vehicles on the highway choose the slow lane, and use minimal throttle for acceleration on the highwAY.

cannonballSDL
CONTROL_agent21

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10-10-2010, 10:05 PM #7
ive noticed that my 300d anything over 3000K and i get around 26mpg, try keeping the revs down and see what happens/

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cannonballSDL
10-10-2010, 10:05 PM #7

ive noticed that my 300d anything over 3000K and i get around 26mpg, try keeping the revs down and see what happens/


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Jtn190D
MERCEDES DIESEL POWER!

192
10-11-2010, 08:09 AM #8
I'm getting 32 mpg. And I'm not that easy on it!
Jtn190D
10-11-2010, 08:09 AM #8

I'm getting 32 mpg. And I'm not that easy on it!

ForcedInduction
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3,628
10-11-2010, 09:05 AM #9
A 602 in a W201 is significantly lighter and more aerodynamic.
ForcedInduction
10-11-2010, 09:05 AM #9

A 602 in a W201 is significantly lighter and more aerodynamic.

George3soccer
Holset

373
10-11-2010, 09:33 AM #10
Yes my 602 w201 na was recieving 35 highway and that was beating it up.

I am very excited to see what my new w201 will be recieving with a 603.
George3soccer
10-11-2010, 09:33 AM #10

Yes my 602 w201 na was recieving 35 highway and that was beating it up.

I am very excited to see what my new w201 will be recieving with a 603.

 
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