I'm from the old school.
Turbo's were always one of the first items to fail on cars of the past.
I hate the idea of MB sticking me with a huge bill($$$) down the road.
Why didn't they engineer an easier way to change our starter??
Derek,
I have owned many turbo cars over the past 20+ years and never had any problem with the turbos. I lived in Europe for years and even cruising for hours at 150 kph - no problem- if you ensure the motor has cooled down to normal operating temperature before you switch off. And, turbo materials are much better today. A turbo can improve performance, while reducing the engine weight by using a four cylinder and providing the performance of a six cylinder engine and thereby improving fuel economy.
It is true that moving parts and high speed produce heat; therefore, you should use the best quality motor oil and change the oil at the recommended interval- as a minimum. Modern cars are more complex and complicated than ever before. They are also more reliable than ever before.
Are you planning to change your starter anytime soon?
Wow
The description of the power flow with the two turbos is unique to say the least. I think I'll have to re read the article several times just for some of the information to sink in.
Replaced the turbo on my SAAB at 220,000 Km's and it cost $450 for rebuild and R and R.
incredible article thanks Derek for pointing it out to me
Bill
Your welcome Bill.
It's quite the engineering and scary for a non-engineer to comprehend.
I'd still be worried. With our terrible weather changes and temperature variables and salt attacks.
How could you maintain such an engine in 10 or 15 years down the road?
Not that long ago we we're told that ceramic blocks were soon to be the standard.
It's interesting to see that this high-tech engine still has a "heavy" cast iron block.
No..Robert... I'm not ever planning to change the starter.
You know why I added that; with what's entailed in changing it.
Thanks for the new engine up-date. It's a great article.
Cheers, Derek
Last edited by Derek Lecours : 04-12-2008 at 09:20 AM.
The new engine celebrates its premiere in autumn 2008, when the first power rating variant will be launched in just the C-Class initially. The power unit is due to be deployed in various model series from Mercedes-Benz, returning outstanding fuel consumption figures in all cases. It can be installed both lengthways and crossways and is envisaged for all-wheel-drive vehicles too. Naturally, the new engine can be supplemented by the cutting-edge BlueTec emissions control system developed by Mercedes-Benz, and it is also earmarked for use as a fuel-efficient internal combustion engine in hybrid vehicles.
The new diesel can be mounted East -West . How about the new diesel in a 2009 AWD B Class.
That blue looks very nice.
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