Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: gnj588d on January 16, 2008, 14:52:53

Title: Just add oil
Post by: gnj588d on January 16, 2008, 14:52:53

Just read something interesting in Mercedes Classic mag, its about fuel injection pumps it recomends putting oil in the petrol to preserve the internals.Has anyone tried this and does it affect the running,if its ok how much?.The mag is supplied free from the Classic centre to MB club members in the UK. Cheers Mike Rutledge

Title: Re: Just add oil
Post by: blue230sl on January 16, 2008, 15:09:17

several mechanics over the years have recommended putting some 2 stroke oil in the gas. i've done it on and off with all my cars ( 67 250sl, 78 28oce, 89 190e, 99 300dt) over the past 8 or 9 years and have never had a problem with injector performance

john
64 230sl
89 190e 2.6

Title: Re: Just add oil
Post by: rwmastel on January 16, 2008, 15:53:42

I believe it is Mercedes-Benz' official stance to use no fuel additives.

Rodd
Pagoda Technical Manual
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1966 230SL
2006 C230 Sport Sedan

Title: Re: Just add oil
Post by: ja17 on January 16, 2008, 17:41:46

Hello,

I like to use a bit of two stroke oil in the last tank of gas before the car is stored for the winter. It keeps a little lubricant on the moving parts in the injection pump over the winter.

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio