my SL 500 seems to be consuming extra fuel than normal,what could be the possibility?

Asked by maderchod Jun 16, 2015 at 08:34 PM about the 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

my mercedes SL 500 is consuming too much fuel ,what could be the problem?
If i remove 2 plugs from the igmition kit,to drive it as a 6 cylinder,instead of 8
Cylinders,will it affect the engine?

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Larry answered 9 years ago

ABSOLUTELY NOT! If you can't afford to put premium gas in it, you will be better off to sell it. It is 22 years old and has a lot of wear. You will be spending a lot of money on this in the future if you want to keep it running. sorry to give it to you so blunt but that is the fact.

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