Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption
Did you look at the airfilter. Blowby can be a lot and will show there. On 1/17/08, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think so... What kind of oil? Did it come on all of a sudden? -Curt Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:23:32 -0700 From: Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Oil Consumption To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii So..I'm consistently at 1 qt of oil burned (not leaked at all) every 630 mile these days. Should I be concerned? Bob R. '77 300D 188K - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption
I think so... What kind of oil? Did it come on all of a sudden? -Curt Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:23:32 -0700 From: Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Oil Consumption To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii So..I'm consistently at 1 qt of oil burned (not leaked at all) every 630 mile these days. Should I be concerned? Bob R. '77 300D 188K - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption
I'll check that again, Mr. Jim. I made that little setup once before when I had a small leak on the vacuum pump. I don't think it's going that wayand it does seem like I'm smoking a little more at the idle. BobR. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 10:19 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption In a message dated 1/16/2008 7:23:38 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So..I'm consistently at 1 qt of oil burned (not leaked at all) every 630 mile these days. Should I be concerned? Bob, I would like to know where it is going if I am using that much. Check the line from the vacuum pump to the intake. Oil leaks pumped from either the vacuum pump itself, or the shut off diaphragm on the FI pump, will end up going into the engine without being visible. You can put the line in a 2 litre soda bottle for a few days to watch this. From add to full is about 2 quarts. Are you remembering to only use the lower half of this range. Filling to full will likely use the top quart more quickly. Slow down! I know that is a boring ride to the site but blowby is a function of engine load, as we discussed before. Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 264 K miles 98 ML 320, 152 K miles **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption
Curt asked: I think so... What kind of oil? Did it come on all of a sudden? No...it's been inching that way slowly. When I do less freeway driving it's not as bad...say 1qt every 1K or so. I'm using Delvac 15W-40. Bob R. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption
Curt asked: I think so... What kind of oil? Did it come on all of a sudden? No...it's been inching that way slowly. When I do less freeway driving it's not as bad...say 1qt every 1K or so. I'm using Delvac 15W-40. Bob R. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption
No oil on air filter...to speak of. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hans Neureiter Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 7:47 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Did you look at the airfilter. Blowby can be a lot and will show there. On 1/17/08, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think so... What kind of oil? Did it come on all of a sudden? -Curt Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:23:32 -0700 From: Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Oil Consumption To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii So..I'm consistently at 1 qt of oil burned (not leaked at all) every 630 mile these days. Should I be concerned? Bob R. '77 300D 188K - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Oil Consumption
So..I'm consistently at 1 qt of oil burned (not leaked at all) every 630 mile these days. Should I be concerned? Bob R. '77 300D 188K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption
I seem to remeber reading that MB specs is 1% oil use versus fuel used, or in other worrds for every 100 litres of fuel it is OK to use 1 litre of oil. However this might not be for your particular engine. - Original Message - From: Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 12:53 PM Subject: [MBZ] Oil Consumption So..I'm consistently at 1 qt of oil burned (not leaked at all) every 630 mile these days. Should I be concerned? Bob R. '77 300D 188K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.5/1228 - Release Date: 16/01/2008 9:01 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption
In a message dated 1/16/2008 7:23:38 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So..I'm consistently at 1 qt of oil burned (not leaked at all) every 630 mile these days. Should I be concerned? Bob, I would like to know where it is going if I am using that much. Check the line from the vacuum pump to the intake. Oil leaks pumped from either the vacuum pump itself, or the shut off diaphragm on the FI pump, will end up going into the engine without being visible. You can put the line in a 2 litre soda bottle for a few days to watch this. From add to full is about 2 quarts. Are you remembering to only use the lower half of this range. Filling to full will likely use the top quart more quickly. Slow down! I know that is a boring ride to the site but blowby is a function of engine load, as we discussed before. Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 264 K miles 98 ML 320, 152 K miles **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption
A quart in 1000 miles is the limit, at 630 (a quart to a tank) I'd take a look at the valves, anyway. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption
On Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:19:30 -0800 Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A quart in 1000 miles is the limit, at 630 (a quart to a tank) I'd take a look at the valves, anyway. You can go 630 miles on a tank?! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up
If all the previously mentioned mechanical checks turn up nothing other than blowby, the rings may just be getting a bit dirty. I've had amazing luck with running a couple of treatments of Auto RX through old diesels. It does wonders for cleaning up sticky rings and bringing compression back up. I've even brought a couple of diesels back to life from the boneyard with it ( doesn't always get all of them though, it did bring compression up on my old diesel truck from the mid 100's to 200's , up to 405-420 psi all the way around, but one oil ring on #4 wouldn't unstick for anything on that one and I had to pull the thing ) check out www.auto-rx.com , not snake oil, it really works. Worst thing that can happen is you get a clean engine. -Robert Robert Rentfro wrote: It seems my oil consumption has crept up over the last several months. Now, at 176K miles, it seem to be going through one quart each 600 miles or so. It had been one per 1200 miles for the longest time. Nothing is dripping on the drive. The exhaust looks right but smells a little off (you know what I mean). At last valve adjustment (10K ago or so) there was no chain stretch to speak of. She's running well overall. What do you reckon the deal is? Bob R. '77 300D 176K 91 degrees at 0620 hrs, AZ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up
Robert - The website for auto-rx indicates that the application is for Auto-RxR Automotive Application Instructions For Light-Duty Diesel Engines under 100,000 miles 1. NOTE: This application applies only to the following engines only: Ford PSD (Power Stroke) Chevrolet/GM Duramax and Dodge with Cummins engines Are you saying that it works well for something like my 1981 300SD with 291k miles? Not really having any problems with it, but you never know. Thanks - BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Tara Ludwick Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 4:41 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up If all the previously mentioned mechanical checks turn up nothing other than blowby, the rings may just be getting a bit dirty. I've had amazing luck with running a couple of treatments of Auto RX through old diesels. It does wonders for cleaning up sticky rings and bringing compression back up. I've even brought a couple of diesels back to life from the boneyard with it ( doesn't always get all of them though, it did bring compression up on my old diesel truck from the mid 100's to 200's , up to 405-420 psi all the way around, but one oil ring on #4 wouldn't unstick for anything on that one and I had to pull the thing ) check out www.auto-rx.com , not snake oil, it really works. Worst thing that can happen is you get a clean engine. -Robert Robert Rentfro wrote: It seems my oil consumption has crept up over the last several months. Now, at 176K miles, it seem to be going through one quart each 600 miles or so. It had been one per 1200 miles for the longest time. Nothing is dripping on the drive. The exhaust looks right but smells a little off (you know what I mean). At last valve adjustment (10K ago or so) there was no chain stretch to speak of. She's running well overall. What do you reckon the deal is? Bob R. '77 300D 176K 91 degrees at 0620 hrs, AZ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up
Let me amend that question - I do not see any indication of it's use if MB's - high mileage yes. Have you used it in a good 5 cylinder diesel? Thanks - BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BillR Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 5:23 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up Robert - The website for auto-rx indicates that the application is for Auto-RxR Automotive Application Instructions For Light-Duty Diesel Engines under 100,000 miles 1. NOTE: This application applies only to the following engines only: Ford PSD (Power Stroke) Chevrolet/GM Duramax and Dodge with Cummins engines Are you saying that it works well for something like my 1981 300SD with 291k miles? Not really having any problems with it, but you never know. Thanks - BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Tara Ludwick Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 4:41 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up If all the previously mentioned mechanical checks turn up nothing other than blowby, the rings may just be getting a bit dirty. I've had amazing luck with running a couple of treatments of Auto RX through old diesels. It does wonders for cleaning up sticky rings and bringing compression back up. I've even brought a couple of diesels back to life from the boneyard with it ( doesn't always get all of them though, it did bring compression up on my old diesel truck from the mid 100's to 200's , up to 405-420 psi all the way around, but one oil ring on #4 wouldn't unstick for anything on that one and I had to pull the thing ) check out www.auto-rx.com , not snake oil, it really works. Worst thing that can happen is you get a clean engine. -Robert Robert Rentfro wrote: It seems my oil consumption has crept up over the last several months. Now, at 176K miles, it seem to be going through one quart each 600 miles or so. It had been one per 1200 miles for the longest time. Nothing is dripping on the drive. The exhaust looks right but smells a little off (you know what I mean). At last valve adjustment (10K ago or so) there was no chain stretch to speak of. She's running well overall. What do you reckon the deal is? Bob R. '77 300D 176K 91 degrees at 0620 hrs, AZ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up
If you are Not really having any problems with your engine, don't put any additives/cleaners/snake-oil into it. BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Robert - The website for auto-rx indicates that the application is for Auto-RxR Automotive Application Instructions For Light-Duty Diesel Engines under 100,000 miles 1. NOTE: This application applies only to the following engines only: Ford PSD (Power Stroke) Chevrolet/GM Duramax and Dodge with Cummins engines Are you saying that it works well for something like my 1981 300SD with 291k miles? Not really having any problems with it, but you never know. Thanks - BillR -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up
Don't plan to at the moment, I just like to have options if such should happen. Engine seems good and strong, oil pressure drops to 2.8 when hot and sitting at a light, otherwise it stays at 3.0. Delvac for the last 40k miles [since I have had it] I think things are good for now. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 5:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up If you are Not really having any problems with your engine, don't put any additives/cleaners/snake-oil into it. BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Robert - The website for auto-rx indicates that the application is for Auto-RxR Automotive Application Instructions For Light-Duty Diesel Engines under 100,000 miles 1. NOTE: This application applies only to the following engines only: Ford PSD (Power Stroke) Chevrolet/GM Duramax and Dodge with Cummins engines Are you saying that it works well for something like my 1981 300SD with 291k miles? Not really having any problems with it, but you never know. Thanks - BillR -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up
It seems my oil consumption has crept up over the last several months. Now, at 176K miles, it seem to be going through one quart each 600 miles or so. It had been one per 1200 miles for the longest time. Nothing is dripping on the drive. The exhaust looks right but smells a little off (you know what I mean). At last valve adjustment (10K ago or so) there was no chain stretch to speak of. She's running well overall. What do you reckon the deal is? Bob R. '77 300D 176K 91 degrees at 0620 hrs, AZ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up
Open the oil fill cap when running. If smoke pours out then your blow by probably has finally exceeded what the system can handle crankcase pressure os pushing the oil out somewhere. This test does not work on some BMW's or Volvos as they ran positive crankcase pressure. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Rentfro Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 8:22 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up It seems my oil consumption has crept up over the last several months. Now, at 176K miles, it seem to be going through one quart each 600 miles or so. It had been one per 1200 miles for the longest time. Nothing is dripping on the drive. The exhaust looks right but smells a little off (you know what I mean). At last valve adjustment (10K ago or so) there was no chain stretch to speak of. She's running well overall. What do you reckon the deal is? Bob R. '77 300D 176K 91 degrees at 0620 hrs, AZ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up
I'll look today... Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 6:31 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up Open the oil fill cap when running. If smoke pours out then your blow by probably has finally exceeded what the system can handle crankcase pressure os pushing the oil out somewhere. This test does not work on some BMW's or Volvos as they ran positive crankcase pressure. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Rentfro Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 8:22 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up It seems my oil consumption has crept up over the last several months. Now, at 176K miles, it seem to be going through one quart each 600 miles or so. It had been one per 1200 miles for the longest time. Nothing is dripping on the drive. The exhaust looks right but smells a little off (you know what I mean). At last valve adjustment (10K ago or so) there was no chain stretch to speak of. She's running well overall. What do you reckon the deal is? Bob R. '77 300D 176K 91 degrees at 0620 hrs, AZ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up
It seems my oil consumption has crept up over the last several months. What do you reckon the deal is? Vacuum pump? Does this one pump into the intake manifold? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up
Pumps it into the air cleaner housingI rebuilt the vacuum pump about a month ago. It's working like a champ. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 7:46 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up It seems my oil consumption has crept up over the last several months. What do you reckon the deal is? Vacuum pump? Does this one pump into the intake manifold? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up
In a message dated 7/9/2007 7:52:04 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pumps it into the air cleaner housingI rebuilt the vacuum pump about a month ago. It's working like a champ. Bob, Take that hose and let it pump into a coke bottle/or similar, for a few days. A vacuum pump will still work while sucking some oil through a slipped or cracked diaphragm. There should be zero oil in the bottle. Blow by is a function of engine horsepower being developed and all old Mercedes have a threshold which you should not exceed or you will find oil consumption increases. Maybe you are driving faster to get out of the heat quicker? Maybe a new route takes you up a long hill (??) on your commute to the plant? The blow by threshold will naturally move lower on the horsepower curve as the engine accumulates miles. You might have to slow down a couple miles per hour. Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up
check the vacuum pump, diaphram could be torn and sucking oil in. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 8:21 AM Subject: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up It seems my oil consumption has crept up over the last several months. Now, at 176K miles, it seem to be going through one quart each 600 miles or so. It had been one per 1200 miles for the longest time. Nothing is dripping on the drive. The exhaust looks right but smells a little off (you know what I mean). At last valve adjustment (10K ago or so) there was no chain stretch to speak of. She's running well overall. What do you reckon the deal is? Bob R. '77 300D 176K 91 degrees at 0620 hrs, AZ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up
I am driving a bit faster (80-85mph vice 75mph) to stay in the flow of traffic now that I'm driving out to the plant at 0600 hrs vice 0500 hrs. Maybe I'll take the back way through Buckeye for a week or two and see what happens. Thanks, Mr. Jim. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 8:31 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up In a message dated 7/9/2007 7:52:04 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pumps it into the air cleaner housingI rebuilt the vacuum pump about a month ago. It's working like a champ. Bob, Take that hose and let it pump into a coke bottle/or similar, for a few days. A vacuum pump will still work while sucking some oil through a slipped or cracked diaphragm. There should be zero oil in the bottle. Blow by is a function of engine horsepower being developed and all old Mercedes have a threshold which you should not exceed or you will find oil consumption increases. Maybe you are driving faster to get out of the heat quicker? Maybe a new route takes you up a long hill (??) on your commute to the plant? The blow by threshold will naturally move lower on the horsepower curve as the engine accumulates miles. You might have to slow down a couple miles per hour. Regards, Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up
Blow by? What is 'blow by'? Euan CHCH NZ Open the oil fill cap when running. If smoke pours out then your blow by probably has finally exceeded what the system can handle crankcase pressure os pushing the oil out somewhere. This test does not work on some BMW's or Volvos as they ran positive crankcase pressure. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up
Blow by is the compression gasses that leak past the rings. All engines have a certain amount but it increases as the engine wears. Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: Euan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 07/09/07 04:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Consumption Creeping Up -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Blow by? What is 'blow by'? Euan CHCH NZ Open the oil fill cap when running. If smoke pours out then your blow by probably has finally exceeded what the system can handle crankcase pressure os pushing the oil out somewhere. This test does not work on some BMW's or Volvos as they ran positive crankcase pressure. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oil consumption
I had a 1971 250 with the 2.8 straight 6. The car had over 300K when I bought it. The previous owner had spent (gulp) over $7000 restoring it. Anyway, I put almost 100,000 miles on that car and it would only burn (leak) 1 quart in 3000 miles. On the other hand, my '72 250 which I bought in '74 started to use oil at about 65K miles. Might have been valve seals but I never found out. The noisy CV joints at that mileage and 14 mpg were enough and I bailed out after driving it about 20K miles. But today, I followed a '72 220D for a mile or two in north Seattle. Aside from the noxious black cloud coming out the tailpipe, it looked like a pretty decent car. Under all the dirt I could see fairly shiny dark green metallic paint, an undamaged and straight bumper, brakelights that were not full of diesel schmutz, normal rear camber and a darkish tan interior. And a big for sale sign in the rear window with no price. Tempting. RLE
Re: [MBZ] Oil consumption
I have seen that fellow as well. I get whiplash every time I pass him On Thursday, February 9, 2006, at 06:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had a 1971 250 with the 2.8 straight 6. The car had over 300K when I bought it. The previous owner had spent (gulp) over $7000 restoring it. Anyway, I put almost 100,000 miles on that car and it would only burn (leak) 1 quart in 3000 miles. On the other hand, my '72 250 which I bought in '74 started to use oil at about 65K miles. Might have been valve seals but I never found out. The noisy CV joints at that mileage and 14 mpg were enough and I bailed out after driving it about 20K miles. But today, I followed a '72 220D for a mile or two in north Seattle. Aside from the noxious black cloud coming out the tailpipe, it looked like a pretty decent car. Under all the dirt I could see fairly shiny dark green metallic paint, an undamaged and straight bumper, brakelights that were not full of diesel schmutz, normal rear camber and a darkish tan interior. And a big for sale sign in the rear window with no price. Tempting. RLE ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
