Mercedes: 1985 300D Mercedes 240000 miles, mercedes benz 300d, engine oil cooler

Question
hi my 1985 Mercedes 300 d is leaking oil at the oil cooler hose, there is a puddle of black oil under the car when i park it. it leaks at the driver side in the front, i put stop leak in the engine and that when the leak got worse help.What are my solutions. i have to put oil in every 200 miles.

Answer
Answer:
You need to replace both of the engine oil cooler hoses, there is no other option.

Oil stop leak is a bad idea in a diesel, you need an oil change now.


PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH PRICES
Vehicle 1985 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo
Part: Oil Cooler Hose Upper
A6200-21350 Oil Cooler Hose Germany IN STOCK $64.49  
  
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PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH PRICES
Vehicle 1985 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo
Part: Oil Cooler Hose
 Note:  Oil Cooler to Oil Filter
Lower
A6200-21349 Oil Cooler Hose Conti IN STOCK $72.52  

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