My new tyres
As many of you know, I have now fitted XZL 750x16 on my 280 SWB and am very pleased with them.
However, as they are larger and heavier, will they have the effect of slowing the G a bit (I know they will alter the gearing)? I thought I read something that fitting bigger heavier tyres had this effect.
On an unrelated topic. How do you know when the fuel filter needs changing? Mine has been on 5 years and I do run the tank to close to empty before filling.
Hi If the fuel pump makes a moaning noise or if the power of the engine begins to drop then change the filter and flush the accumulator.
MB recommend 60k for filters but they also have a life of 4y. It certainly will do no harm and I don't think that they are that expensive on the 280. The 500 is close to £80
£33 for the 280. Fram do one for £22 but I am not sure it is the same size.
Hi Dan,
Sorry to confuse the issue, but, fuel filter renewals are scheduled at every 36 ooo miles for a 460 chassis but as you are driving under cleaner atmospheric conditions you may by your choice, extend, this interval to about 50 - 60ooo miles or sooner, if you are experiencing starting or power - loss problems.
As far as I am aware there is no benefit to be had in flushing the accumulator. But I would choose to, at least two to three times a year add fuel cleaner additives to a full tank of fuel to help keep the injector tips and valve areas clean.
Regards,
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It doesn't do either of those things. How do you flush the accumulator?