We need a site, like mbz.org, where these discussions
can be put in article form and new list members can be
directed there. When I joined the list and asked about
oil, I got the same "OH HERE WE GO AGAIN" - I was
somewhat taken aback, but now I understand as I have
seen the same thread several times in the last year.
BUT, keep in mind, that it was very helpful for me and
for any new person to the list...we just DON'T KNOW
unless it's explained...and the misconceptions are
cleared up. After 10,000+ miles on M1, I have almost
no leaking (much more on dino).
Anyway, a website with articles, amny of which could
be taken from the oild mbz site with permission of the
authors, would be very useful.
Christopher
--- "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> so you are saying you can probably go 20k between
> changes?
>
> OK Don wrote:
>
> > Yup. I changed it anyway, but am getting close to
> another 10K. I'll
> > test before changing this time.
> >
> > On 8/23/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> >
> >>So you have 10K on the oil change and its only
> ..5%?
> >>
> >>OK Don wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>To corroborate Dave's statement - the oil
> analysis on my 300SDL
> >>>(287,000 miles) at 10,211 miles on Mobil1
> indicated 0.5% soot. I'm
> >>>about to hit another 10k miles, and will get
> another analysis done. I
> >>>am VERY impressed with the cold starting of the
> engines with Mobil1 -
> >>>having used dino oil for 20 years and having to
> plug in the block
> >>>heater before switching.
> >>>
> >>>On 8/23/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>1) All Mobil-1 oils can suspend 2% soot, which
> is when Mercedes
> >>>>recommends changing the oil anyway.
> >>>>
> >>>>2) Every engine's soot production is different.
> My 617 engine would
> >>>>reach that 2% limit by 5-7kmi, while my 603's
> are maybe 1% at 10kmi.
> >>>>You need to test YOUR engine to find out when to
> change the oil.
> >>>>Changing synthetic every 10-15k vs dino every 5k
> is actually cheaper
> >>>>when you factor in the cost of filters & your
> time, and if you buy the
> >>>>5qt jugs at Mall-Wart (of 5W-40) for <$20.
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>--
> >>Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
> >> 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,
> >> 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
> >> 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
> >>Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
> >>
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> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
> 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,
> 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
> 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
> Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
>
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Christopher McCann, Raytown, Missouri
-1985 300SD, 209K miles, "Wulf"
(http://www.pictureblogger.com/My-1985-Mercedes-Benz-300SD)
-1976 240D, ManyK miles, "AKP-Wagen" (Alternativen Kraftstoffs
Prüfenlastwagen = Alternative Fuel Test Vehicle) DISCLAIMER: DO NOT TRY
THIS AT HOME! I AM A PROFESSIONAL IDIOT, I THINK.
-1998 Toyota Sienna CE, 99K miles, "The Van"
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