Re: [MBZ] Nice w210

2019-02-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Nice color!  Seems like a good car for the money. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 2/7/19 9:35 PM: Mercedes Benz E320 / Low Miles https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/springfield-mercedes-benz-e320-low-miles/6811475147.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 240d Low mi. 4spd, mint condition

2019-02-07 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Well, I wonder if I should go over there tomorrow and give it a gander. Bob R Sent from my iPad On Feb 7, 2019, at 8:02 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >> Bob wrote: > >> Maybe I’ll check this out tomorrow. >> >> What think ye all? > >>> >>> 1983 Mercedes 240d Low mi. 4spd, mint

[MBZ] Nice w210

2019-02-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Mercedes Benz E320 / Low Miles https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/springfield-mercedes-benz-e320-low-miles/6811475147.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] I am it's second crackhead owner and can tell you all about it

2019-02-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Dunno, if you offered him $2750, it would be a pretty good car for the money. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote on 2/7/19 1:02 PM: https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-dieselsd-turbo-diesel/6792910543.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Driving with excessive oil in the engine for 1800 miles!!!!! Possible Issues??

2019-02-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Sounds like it has a charmed life.   Drive it.  Don't worry. Robert Koziak via Mercedes wrote on 2/7/19 6:35 PM: The air filter housing and filter were dry as a "bone"!  Took the car for a 50 mile ride today and it runs great.  Thanks for the input..I am pretty confident no harm was done.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 240d Low mi. 4spd, mint condition

2019-02-07 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Bob wrote: > Maybe I’ll check this out tomorrow. > > What think ye all? > > > > 1983 Mercedes 240d Low mi. 4spd, mint condition > > > > https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/6813972699.html About perfect. '82 will have the new pump and cam giving it a bit more power and durability than

Re: [MBZ] Save lives or asphalt.

2019-02-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
So, how does this work if I live there and go out of state and buy a set of snow tires with studs, on my own rims, throw them in the trunk, then put them on when there is ice? For the next 20 years? Is there going to be "Stud police" to check everyones tires? Sometimes the practical application

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 240d Low mi. 4spd, mint condition

2019-02-07 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Generally tires that say “steel belted radials” in big letters on the sidewall are crappy tires On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 8:51 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 7 Feb 2019 18:30:01 -0500 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > > It’s not that far off. Knock him down for having to redo

Re: [MBZ] Save lives or asphalt.

2019-02-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Me too! I've composed and deleted two different responses - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 8:36 PM Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > I have a lot to say about this but I might get moderated! > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 240d Low mi. 4spd, mint condition

2019-02-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well if it is not rusty at all I would say 3k. The Manuel windows,& trans,are rare .CA only options. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Feb 7, 2019 5:56 PM, "Bob Rentfro via Mercedes" wrote: > Maybe I’ll check this out tomorrow. > > What think ye all? > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 240d Low mi. 4spd, mint condition

2019-02-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 7 Feb 2019 18:30:01 -0500 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > It’s not that far off. Knock him down for having to redo the horsehair > in the seats and the crappy tires. Crappy tires? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Save lives or asphalt.

2019-02-07 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
I have a lot to say about this but I might get moderated! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2019, at 6:18 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/2019/02/washington-bill-would-ban-studded-tires-in-2025-charge-fees-on-new-purchases.html > > The Puget sound

Re: [MBZ] Driving with excessive oil in the engine for 1800 miles!!!!! Possible Issues??

2019-02-07 Thread Robert Koziak via Mercedes
The air filter housing and filter were dry as a "bone"!  Took the car for a 50 mile ride today and it runs great.  Thanks for the input..I am pretty confident no harm was done. Bob -Original Message- From: Peter Frederick via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Peter

Re: [MBZ] Needs a transmission ?

2019-02-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I think Allan could be right. If it has no forward gears, but does reverse, that's classic B2 piston. Simple and cheap. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On February 7, 2019 2:47:56 PM EST, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >B2 piston is broken. I replaced the one on my 300D with the >transmission

Re: [MBZ] Driving with excessive oil in the engine for 1800 miles!!!!! Possible Issues??

2019-02-07 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
I did indeed intend to say "air filter housing". Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 240d Low mi. 4spd, mint condition

2019-02-07 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
It’s not that far off. Knock him down for having to redo the horsehair in the seats and the crappy tires. On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 6:24 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What is reasonable? > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 7, 2019, at 4:19 PM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 240d Low mi. 4spd, mint condition

2019-02-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Commyfornia no telling. I would say 2500 Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2019, at 5:23 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > What is reasonable? > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 7, 2019, at 4:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> It’s nice but looks way

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 240d Low mi. 4spd, mint condition

2019-02-07 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
What is reasonable? Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2019, at 4:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It’s nice but looks way overpriced. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 7, 2019, at 4:55 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Maybe I’ll check this out

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 240d Low mi. 4spd, mint condition

2019-02-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It’s nice but looks way overpriced. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2019, at 4:55 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Maybe I’ll check this out tomorrow. > > What think ye all? > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > >> >> 1983 Mercedes 240d Low mi. 4spd, mint condition >> >>

[MBZ] Save lives or asphalt.

2019-02-07 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
https://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/2019/02/washington-bill-would-ban-studded-tires-in-2025-charge-fees-on-new-purchases.html The Puget sound area is under winter weather assault. Iced up streets and nobody knows how to drive in snow or ice. Save the roads, kill the drivers. It is not as

Re: [MBZ] Needs a transmission ?

2019-02-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Car is worn half that or less with a broken trans. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2019, at 1:47 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > B2 piston is broken. I replaced the one on my 300D with the transmission > in the car, but it's a bit of a tight fit. > > Allan > > Donald Snook via

[MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes 240d Low mi. 4spd, mint condition

2019-02-07 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Maybe I’ll check this out tomorrow. What think ye all? Bob R Sent from my iPhone > > 1983 Mercedes 240d Low mi. 4spd, mint condition > > https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/6813972699.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend > messages in

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300TD Turbo Diesel Wagon Crack??

2019-02-07 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Cars are like women. Young ones are pretty hard to gauge since the sparkle is still on them. But, you can tell when the bloom is off the rose and the wear shows up. Hard living takes its toll. Sagging seats tell more than the really sweet cosmetic detailing can hide. Crack smoking 25 year

Re: [MBZ] Need a car

2019-02-07 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
It’s a car in the estate of one of his friends. No link. Just contact Pierre. 90 350SDL white, 115K miles. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2019, at 3:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Huh? Was it Pierre car? Do we have a link to said car? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On

Re: [MBZ] Needs a transmission ?

2019-02-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Buy it, put a Sun Valley rebuilt in it then drive it home. for $4500-$5k you have a great car.   With care, it could last the rest of your life.   If you look at over the long haul, it could be very cheap. Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote on 2/7/19 1:30 PM: Could this be something simple? Or

Re: [MBZ] 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E300 - $1850 (Diesel)

2019-02-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
that's like 4.5hr away. seems like a decent price if the car is in OK shape --FT On 2/7/19 3:51 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: I assume that is in SC? Too bad it is not closer or at least closer to Floyd! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote on 2/7/19 1:09 PM: And it's white!

Re: [MBZ] Need a car

2019-02-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Huh? Was it Pierre car? Do we have a link to said car? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2019, at 1:37 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > Here is Pierre’s number: 407 765 2867. I asked him about the car (350SDL) but > he didn’t answer me possibly because he was traveling. > > Don’t buy a

Re: [MBZ] 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E300 - $1850 (Diesel)

2019-02-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I assume that is in SC? Too bad it is not closer or at least closer to Floyd! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote on 2/7/19 1:09 PM: And it's white! https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/high-shoals-1999-mercedes-benz-e300/6810517400.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Needs a transmission ?

2019-02-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Budget $2500 for a transmission and offer accordingly. On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 2:48 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > B2 piston is broken. I replaced the one on my 300D with the transmission > in the car, but it's a bit of a tight fit. > > Allan > > Donald Snook via

Re: [MBZ] Nice 140 SD

2019-02-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Good catch. On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 2:21 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > In the underhood pic, the coolant bottle looks like its full of alien > vomit... > > -Curt > > On Thursday, February 7, 2019, 2:14:38 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel via > Mercedes wrote: > > > What coolant photo did you see? > > On

Re: [MBZ] 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E300 - $1850 (Diesel)

2019-02-07 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
This is the fourth of fifth one of these I have seen this afternoon and they all have 300K+ miles. Are these that good? Anything bad to look for? Donald H. Snook > On Feb 7, 2019, at 1:09 PM, Floyd Thursby wrote: > > And it's white! > >

Re: [MBZ] Needs a transmission ?

2019-02-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
B2 piston is broken. I replaced the one on my 300D with the transmission in the car, but it's a bit of a tight fit. Allan Donald Snook via Mercedes writes: > Could this be something simple? Or does it need transmission > >

Re: [MBZ] Need a car

2019-02-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/matthews-mercedes-300sd/6795467768.html --FT On 2/7/19 2:23 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: I just saw all of your responses to my question about the 91 rod-bender. The seller did confirm that it is burning a quart of oil in 700 miles. I think he

Re: [MBZ] Need a car

2019-02-07 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Here is Pierre’s number: 407 765 2867. I asked him about the car (350SDL) but he didn’t answer me possibly because he was traveling. Don’t buy a nasty Lexus! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2019, at 2:23 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > I just saw all of your responses to my

[MBZ] Needs a transmission ?

2019-02-07 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Could this be something simple? Or does it need transmission https://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/d/memphis-1983-mercedes-300d/6805823785.html Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] Need a car

2019-02-07 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I just saw all of your responses to my question about the 91 rod-bender. The seller did confirm that it is burning a quart of oil in 700 miles. I think he knows he is on borrowed time. I was looking at it because I am in need of a car. My house in Wichita will close next and I’ll have some

Re: [MBZ] cheepcheep impound E320

2019-02-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Impound car. Taken into custody, seized in a drug raid, etc... John Law has provisions to issue a clear title which is superior to any and all liens. However, they may not have keys. Not uncommon, in the world of seizure or bankruptcy cars.. On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 12:15 PM Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] Nice 140 SD

2019-02-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
In the underhood pic, the coolant bottle looks like its full of alien vomit... -Curt On Thursday, February 7, 2019, 2:14:38 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: What coolant photo did you see? On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 1:57 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Meth and low intelligence are rampant in rural areas

2019-02-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Seller is either a total moron or has a brilliant sense of humor: *If you email asking if it's still available, your email will go straight to the trash can.* On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 2:11 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E300 - $1850 (Diesel)

2019-02-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
No kidding. On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 2:10 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And it's white! > > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/high-shoals-1999-mercedes-benz-e300/6810517400.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] cheepcheep impound E320

2019-02-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That would be the first question --FT On 2/7/19 2:11 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: No key but it has a title?? On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 1:47 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: https://augusta.craigslist.org/cto/d/augusta-1999-mercedez-benz/6813730841.html

Re: [MBZ] Nice 140 SD

2019-02-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What coolant photo did you see? On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 1:57 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That is nice. Wrong coolant. Somebody should try to get it for 3.5k > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 7, 2019, at 12:51 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >

[MBZ] you know what I was asking

2019-02-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/waxhaw-1983-mercedes-300td-wagon/6811685980.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] RUGGED is n UNDERstatement when describing its highly Militant ...

2019-02-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Did they ever make a DuoMog or Tri Mog? On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 1:50 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/rock-hill-1972-mercedes-benz-unimog/6813661610.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] cheepcheep impound E320

2019-02-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
No key but it has a title?? On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 1:47 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://augusta.craigslist.org/cto/d/augusta-1999-mercedez-benz/6813730841.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

[MBZ] Meth and low intelligence are rampant in rural areas

2019-02-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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[MBZ] 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E300 - $1850 (Diesel)

2019-02-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
And it's white! https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/high-shoals-1999-mercedes-benz-e300/6810517400.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] I am it's second crackhead owner and can tell you all about it

2019-02-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 140 SD

2019-02-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That is nice. Wrong coolant. Somebody should try to get it for 3.5k Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2019, at 12:51 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/matthews-mercedes-300sd/6795467768.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Nice 420SEL

2019-02-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Repainted Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2019, at 12:50 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-1990-mercedes-420-sel/6801264278.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

[MBZ] Nice 140 SD

2019-02-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Nice 420SEL

2019-02-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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[MBZ] RUGGED is n UNDERstatement when describing its highly Militant ...

2019-02-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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[MBZ] cheepcheep impound E320

2019-02-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Good Deal Very Loud Sound System pm horn with On And Off Switch

2019-02-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
CL photo expert https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/cto/d/cumnock-cl500-mercedes/6799354546.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] W123 Turn Signal Bulb holder

2019-02-07 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Curley. If no-one has offered a genuine bulb holder as yet, I have an aftermarket pair of lamps with holders you can have, gratis. They are "New" clear with amber bulbs and the tabs are good etc. Lemmee know. Fred. On Wed, Feb 6, 2019 at 7:25 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

[MBZ] Decent 1979 450SE L on BAT

2019-02-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Gray blue/parchment leather. Exactly the same combination as on my '78 450SL C, which was totaled. I predict $15k is the final price.. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-mercedes-benz-450sel-7/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-02-07 ___

Re: [MBZ] Driving with excessive oil in the engine for 1800 miles!!!!! Possible Issues??

2019-02-07 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> > > Robert wrote: > > > > > >  I recently purchased a 2014 Honda CRV. > > > It looks like the repair shop apparently overfilled the oil > > > during that change. > > Peter wrote: > > > > I'd check the oil filter housing for signs of oil being tossed > > up out of the crankcase ventilation

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300TD Turbo Diesel Wagon Crack??

2019-02-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I'm skeptical of that assertion. Mileage and interior wear are not necessarily correlated. On Wed, Feb 6, 2019 at 5:43 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Mileage is fake. Seats dont lie. > > On Wed, Feb 6, 2019, 11:50 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Driving with excessive oil in the engine for 1800 miles!!!!! Possible Issues??

2019-02-07 Thread Robert Koziak via Mercedes
Thanks for the quick replies!  My brother followed me home and noted no excessive smoke.  I inspected the entire engine and there was no signs of oil leaking anywhere including the oil filter housing under the car. All thoughts appreciated. This discussion list has always been a valuable

Re: [MBZ] Driving with excessive oil in the engine for 1800 miles!!!!! Possible Issues??

2019-02-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I know nothing about current rice burner engines, but I'd guess you are good to go.   If excess oil had caused a problem, I would guess it would be evident in the form of blown out seals or some similar escape route for the oil. Robert Koziak via Mercedes wrote on 2/7/19 5:38 AM: Hi All,    

Re: [MBZ] Driving with excessive oil in the engine for 1800 miles!!!!! Possible Issues??

2019-02-07 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
High oil level can result in foaming since the crank will be splashing the oil badly, and that usually results in excess oil consumption through the crankcase breather. Bad enough the oil pressure will drop to next to nothing. Usually accompanied by large amounts of blue smoke since the oil

[MBZ] Driving with excessive oil in the engine for 1800 miles!!!!! Possible Issues??

2019-02-07 Thread Robert Koziak via Mercedes
Hi All,      Sorry this issue is not related to my two Mercedes but there is no better place to ask for advice       I recently purchased a 2014 Honda CRV with 14K through an estate sale.  I know the family well so it's history is confirmed a one owner, no accident, low