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    Mercedes-Benz 190 1985 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Used Mercedes-Benz 190E review: 1984-1994
    By Graham Smith · 18 March 2010
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    Subtract the additive
    Answered by Graham Smith · 8 July 2005

    PULP is the best fuel for the W201 190E. It has the required octane for that engine, which would have been developed to run on the old leaded super. The Australian Institute of Petroleum says you should use an additive, but the Merc has an alloy cylinder head with cast-iron valve seat inserts that have probably been hardened. which means you could safely run it without an additive.

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