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Hello all,<br>
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I recently became the new owner of a 1982 300TD. The tach doesn't work and the radio antenna doesn't go all the way down, but otherwise, it is in very good shape, even with 206K miles on it, and I got what I thought was a good price. I'm very impressed by it so far -- the car is only a few years younger than I am and still has NO rust or paint chips!<br>
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I do have a couple of simple questions though: this is my first MB or german car ever and the car unfortunately didn't have an owners manual. So, I'm trying to figure out the following:<br>
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* How do I pop the fuel door open so I can pump more diesel? I know, you can start laughing now, but I honestly cannot figure out how to do it. I've been searching all over the drivers side dash and floor next to the seat and cannot find the lever. I hope I can find out before I run out of fuel!<br>
* Is it just me, or is the 1-2 shift on the automatic transmission rather abrupt? Especially for a luxury car, I'd think. Is this a sign of something that needs tuneup? I do almost all my own work on my other cars, so I don't mind getting my hands dirty for this one.<br>
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Thanks in advance!<br>
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-Edwin<br>
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I recently became the new owner of a 1982 300TD. The tach doesn't work and the radio antenna doesn't go all the way down, but otherwise, it is in very good shape, even with 206K miles on it, and I got what I thought was a good price. I'm very impressed by it so far -- the car is only a few years younger than I am and still has NO rust or paint chips!<br>
<br>
I do have a couple of simple questions though: this is my first MB or german car ever and the car unfortunately didn't have an owners manual. So, I'm trying to figure out the following:<br>
<br>
* How do I pop the fuel door open so I can pump more diesel? I know, you can start laughing now, but I honestly cannot figure out how to do it. I've been searching all over the drivers side dash and floor next to the seat and cannot find the lever. I hope I can find out before I run out of fuel!<br>
* Is it just me, or is the 1-2 shift on the automatic transmission rather abrupt? Especially for a luxury car, I'd think. Is this a sign of something that needs tuneup? I do almost all my own work on my other cars, so I don't mind getting my hands dirty for this one.<br>
<br>
Thanks in advance!<br>
<br>
-Edwin<br>