1985 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series

300D Sedan

5 - Cyl.

Automatic

WDBAB33C8FA254949

Diesel

--------------------------------------------------1985 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo275,000 milesConverted to run on Vegetable Oil with a custom conversion kitOver 10,000 miles run on vegetable oil with no issues. 30-35 MPG on Diesel Fuel20-25 MPG on Vegetable Oil--------------------------------------------------About the Car:275,000 miles and runs great!CB radio includedVery large sunroofCD Player (some buttons are sticky. easily replaceable with a new radio)Has trouble starting when below 32 degrees when not plugged in, but runs great once it startsNew battery installed 2008Built-in block heater for winter starts, works great.Some minor rust areas by wheel wells, and a small hole in the rear passenger floor that has been filled with foamTrip Meter does not register sometimes, Odometer still works perfectlyPassenger side mirror motor does not work wellNeeds a new left front tire soonSpare studded winter tires included mounted on spare aluminum wheels--------------------------------------------------About the Conversion:Custom installed conversion kit consists of:16 gallon vegetable oil tank in the trunkUnder hood electric fuel switch to change between Vegetable Oil and Diesel fuelPrimary Vegetable Oil filter under hood. Good for about 1000 miles, replaced for 10 dollars from any auto parts storeCentral control panel for switching between Vegetable Oil and Diesel, monitoring vegetable oil level, and front and rear temperatures Also included:One 55 Gallon drumOne 15 Gallon DrumOne Hand Crank Fuel PumpTwo Electric Fuel Line Heaters, uninstalled--------------------------------------------------This car has been extremely good to me the past three years, and I hate to see it go.Recently installed parts include a radiator, rear tires, and rear brake padsStudded winter tires included with about 60% life remaining. Mounted on aluminum wheels Buyer to arrange pickup or shippingPayPal deposit of 500 due within 48 hours of auction close