Re: [MBZ] Oh, thank heaven.

2022-06-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Nearest Costco was 4.98 for 87UL this AM. Nearby town that was under $5 a week ago...is mostly 4.79 today. (add $1.10 or so for diesel) https://www.gasbuddy.com/home?search=49224=1 Crude has been hovering around $110 the last few days, which is lower than it could be (click on 1M above the

[MBZ] Oh, thank heaven.

2022-06-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
And it's not even the 11th of July yet... https://t.co/YhpHKcCYXz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] MINT 2000 E320 W210

2022-06-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
That's not Mint Green, it's Zircon. The Star Trek Communicator, I mean MBZ branded Motorola StarTac, is a nice touch, but hasn't been usable in over 15 years. On 2022-06-21 12:19, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: People’s definition of “mint” are very different.

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Fright

2022-06-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-21 07:58, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I was going to say that I've never had to return anything to HF. I broke one of their first 25" breaker bars with the Snap-On style handle. This was about ten years after I bought it. They swapped it out at the store with no receipt

Re: [MBZ] OT you think petrol is bad

2022-06-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
In the modern HVAC world with two stage vacuum pumps, we measure vacuum in microns. Should be slightly easier to hit 25 microns at high altitude than at sea level. On 2022-06-19 19:52, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I also learned that you can’t pull a 28” vacuum at 7,000 feet, either.

[MBZ] Faster than a 1960 Volkswagen

2022-06-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
1.8 liters. Overhead Cam. 65HP! https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1960-mercedes-benz-180/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT you think petrol is bad

2022-06-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-17 20:47, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Say what? I know r134 has gone thru the roof as well. It’s amazing how bad things get when you print money. Didn't you buy like half a dozen every time it went on sale for $79? Can you sell half your reserves and retire? R134a is planned

Re: [MBZ] OT you think petrol is bad

2022-06-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
The can I bought 9 years ago cost me over $100 shipped from an Amazon seller who didn't care about licenses. Tradesmen were paying something like $75-80 (imported Chinese stuff like I have). I'm so glad that after the R-12 mess I decided buy a can of everything I use. On 2022-06-17 15:43,

Re: [MBZ] EYE BLEACH WARNING Exterior color: Pink · Interior color: Tan 2013 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 350 4MATIC Sedan 4D,$10,350

2022-06-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-17 16:57, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I have to admin, it’s not for me but it appears to be well done. Talk it down to $9k and surprise the wife for Christmas. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2010 S550 - 105k miles - $19,900

2022-06-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-17 10:08, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I think it started already. I say that because when I bought my ML550 the seller was already having issues trying to sell it, and was getting feedback from potential buyers over concerns about the crappy gas mileage. I think it’s

Re: [MBZ] 2010 S550 - 105k miles - $19,900

2022-06-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-16 23:06, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: How long before $6 gas starts to affect the value of these thirsty cars? Or is it still "if you have to ask you can't afford it" when it comes to fuel economy? Old cars? Soon, very soon. Cars that sell for $20k+ used? It's a factor, but

Re: [MBZ] $$$$ Klatta Klatta Away

2022-06-16 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I was shocked...shocked, I tell you...when I went to the bank in Albion and passed a couple of stations with 4.849 and 4.859 signs. I knew oil was down about $10 this week, so when I got home I checked Charlotte and it was 5.139, same as it's been all week. Diesel at the Marathon station with

Re: [MBZ] OT: Old Onan generator

2022-06-16 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-16 07:51, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: True, but you’ll also lose about 10% efficiency on propane, so be sure to take that into consideration. At 2.50/gallon with infinite storage vs 5.00/gallon for self oxidizing, I think I'll take the propane, even if I have to buy a new

Re: [MBZ] Looks nice except for the exhaust sticking out of the side of the car

2022-06-16 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-15 21:02, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/392753749557912/ With the factory exhaust it wasn't getting 30-40mpg, which is going to be important when diesel hits $10. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Cigarette lighter outlet puzzle

2022-06-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-15 19:28, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: It’s been my experience that the Euro cigarette lighters are pretty short, so the socket is equally “shallow”, meaning that anything like a charger that you put in there will flop around. Note that if you also have a power adapter socket

Re: [MBZ] Cigarette lighter outlet puzzle

2022-06-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
How much is a new socket? Mitch. On 2022-06-15 17:55, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: My wife just bought a 2000 CLK 320 with very low mileage. The phone charger cord slops around in the lighter outlet. I tested this with the one that is tight in the 2005 E320 and it too slops around.

Re: [MBZ] $$$$ Klatta Klatta Away

2022-06-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-15 13:27, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Thank you no Are you sure? Angie is a masseuse. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] $$$$ Klatta Klatta Away

2022-06-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-15 11:57, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: We could go to southern Ontario or British Columbia and get much better winters than we have here in Manitoba but you folks have many more choices in your own country further south than where Curt is. Southern Ontario is practically

Re: [MBZ] $$$$ Klatta Klatta Away

2022-06-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-15 11:45, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Time to move further south. Easier for you folks than for us in the GWN. Can't move south? Have you tried pretending to be from Guatemala instead of Canada? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT: JD 330 diesel

2022-06-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
The elusive 1986 Deere 330 Diesel. Interesting write up: https://grresto.com/john-deere-330/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Stripping paint off S550 front bumber

2022-06-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-12 15:53, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: The bumber is a sorta flexible plastic but pretty stiff and the paint seems kinda flexible so I wonder if that’s special paint not like regular body paint. Is there such a thing? With auto paints, the paint manufacturer supplies a

Re: [MBZ] This is the sort of topic discussed on Fakebook

2022-06-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
When E85 was 20% cheaper than 87, which in turn was 25% cheaper than 93, I thought of running 50/50 E85/87 instead of 93. Knock resistance would be there, and MPG would be down maybe 15%, but cost would be down more than 15%. It depends on what sort of corrosive damage might result, and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Long overdue tractor maintenance

2022-06-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I don't think my dad ever changed the fluid in the H he bought around 1978. Looks like you put the right stuff in. 3 pails of gear oil sounds like a lot, but apparently that's what you need for the M. https://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/viewtopic.php?t=1456933

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes mod 107 1977 - $2,500 (Woodville)

2022-06-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-10 09:18, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: some rust https://tallahassee.craigslist.org/cto/d/woodville-mercedes-mod/7494645987.html Looks like something I might have done 40 years ago, if a 5 year old Mercedes was the sort of thing I could afford to treat like that. But I don't

Re: [MBZ] G 63 for student athlete

2022-06-09 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-09 14:11, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I recall in my days at Purdue some big athletic supporter bought a gold/black droptop E-type for the quarterback. He tooled around campus in it topless with various hotties. That's the sort of thing that used to cause NCAA

[MBZ] G 63 for student athlete

2022-06-09 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
They say he'll be driving it, but they don't say he'll be owning it. https://www.nbc4i.com/sports/buckeyes/ohio-state-qb-c-j-stroud-signs-nil-deal-to-drive-15-bentley/ CANTON, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud will be driving around campus in style this season after signing

Re: [MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Bid to 14,250. No sale. I guess he wanted his $16k back. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-mercedes-benz-300d-8/ > 1992 300D on BAT. Has known flaws yet over $10k. > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-mercedes-benz-300d-11/ ___

Re: [MBZ] OK who got a new Benz last night?

2022-06-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
And Mr Jidd would have preferred that the cops chase the stolen cars until the thieves wrecked them at triple digit speeds? What good would that do him? Mitch. Surveillance video shows the thieves testing the fobs to find corresponding cars. Accomplices out back begin testing cars there -

Re: [MBZ] i tried to put a push start on it and gave up! 2005 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $1, 000

2022-06-07 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-07 14:32, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Not sure what this is about but $1k for a decent looking ML... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5169990976423384 He tried to convert it to remote start and buggered the wiring and/or computers to the point where it's not worth

Re: [MBZ] 2009 CLK 550 - 68k miles - $15,750

2022-06-06 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-06 17:28, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: That could be fun Or a T-shirt with one of the less woke MLK quotes on it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] I don’t understand this BAT result

2022-06-06 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-06 14:37, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: Obviously this car is exceedingly rare and special for some reason. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-mercedes-benz-190e-2-5-evolution-ii-9/ They were wicked expensive new and I doubt a nice one ever sold for less than $60k in 1995

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Travel

2022-06-06 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-06 10:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: In the country thieves know that there is a high probability they might be on the receiving end of a projectile emitter I saw a sobering video once. Guy runs out in his underwear holding a pistol. Burglars were 3 man team. Driver,

Re: [MBZ] car has a code P1402 and it has the turbo turned off, Mercedes R-320 CDI - $4, 500 (Orlando, FL)

2022-06-06 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-06 09:53, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Its a mechanic's special https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/orlando-mercedes-320-cdi/7492922331.html I've got a 2005 turbo sitting on a shelf somewhere, but 2005 was the I-6 and probably a different turbo. Was planning on sending a

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Travel

2022-06-05 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-05 22:54, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Anyone seeing or hearing about siphon bandits stealing gas? I thought modern cars had a screen in the filler neck to prevent this but when I did the recent tank replacement on the '04 Frontier there was nothing, and guessing my W116 and W123

[MBZ] OT: Camera drones

2022-06-05 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
They're not just for dropping grenades on Russian conscrips any more. Bought a DJI Mini 2 from Costco. Instead of the usual $449, Costco charges $439 with an extra $55 battery, $40 carrying case and memory card thrown in. Been flying it around my yard and out at the lake the last couple of

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Travel

2022-06-05 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-05 20:01, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: That said I think if prices go any higher people will stop driving and demand will fall. I think the idea of $10 gas is ludicrous. There was a huge surge in road bike sales in 1974. My 1974 Maino probably would have never left Italy if it

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Travel

2022-06-05 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-05 10:37, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: All fuel jumped up $.10 last night. Diesel is now $5.59, reg UL is $5.39 here in AZ. Jumped from 4.79 to 4.99 late last week (87E10). Nearby town was 5.10 this morning, other two towns were still 4.999. Filled the Saturn on the way to mom's

Re: [MBZ] 61x starter replacement

2022-06-05 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-05 01:35, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: Same with 617 turbo. The steering linkage gets in the way of getting the starter out from below. Air cleaner has to come off. I don't remember if the battery tray has to be removed. With a 616, it's pretty easy. I think the top starter bolt

Re: [MBZ] Needs a DPF delete

2022-06-04 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-04 12:22, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2140431399452842/ Wut? 2007 DPF? Why didn't I know about that? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] OT: No Moose, how about a WWII Vet story instead?

2022-06-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Is Wilton reading this? https://piccoloshash.blogspot.com/2022/06/piccolo-and-ww2-vet-very-whacked-out.html I always have kind words for aircrews while boarding and it always seems to pay huge dividends. I took my seat and noticed the guy next to me was an ancient and made a mental note of

Re: [MBZ] Need to pay for my wedding - 1979 450SL - 132k miles

2022-06-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-03 13:05, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: Elope. Elvis is dead. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10877007/Las-Vegas-shook-Elvis-wedding-ban-venues-warned-not-use-impersonators.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Japanese NSU Copy

2022-06-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-03 11:50, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Sorry for sending you down the rabbit hole Mitch. I went down the rabbit hole last night trying to find a Klann spring compressor for sale. I've got a Chicomm with W124 and W140 plates. Don't know if it fits W123.

Re: [MBZ] Japanese NSU Copy

2022-06-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I didn't know about the R100 racing heritage. https://www.carbibles.com/the-mazda-r100-was-a-little-beast-with-an-underdog-story/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] 123 Wagon

2022-06-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-03 11:31, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: Pretty cool 123 Diesel Wagon. Has a new (upgraded) injection pump that the seller claims raises HP to 200. https://thembmarket.com/1982-mercedes-benz-300td Hmm, the Swedish equivalent to Finland's Mynä-Diesel? https://www.dieselmeken.se/

Re: [MBZ] Gas Prices

2022-06-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-03 10:08, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Costco in Tampa was $4.95/gallon for premium this morning. $5.039 now. Everything's cheaper down there, you can get Shell regular for $4.70, or 4.539 at Costco. Costco here wants 4.939 for regular.

Re: [MBZ] Japanese NSU Copy

2022-06-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-03 10:41, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: I didn't do any research. I thought that looked like a valve cover. Rotary cars officially sold in USA by Mazda, that I know of (AFAIK, 1960s Cosmo 2 seat sports car was not sold here): R100 10A engine, 2 rotors, 1000cc. When I first

Re: [MBZ] Gas Prices

2022-06-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I didn't fill up at 4.77 yesterday, but planned to the next time I'm in town. So today, it's 4.99 everywhere, for Regular. Crude pretty much the same as it's been all week. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Japanese NSU Copy

2022-06-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
That looks like a 4 cylinder in the same chassis as the R100. I've seen one or two R100 in the last 20 years. I've seen a few 1970s piston engine pickups. My brother even owned a B1600 once upon a time. But I've never before seen a Mazda piston engine passenger car older than a GLC. And a

[MBZ] Gasbuddy has charts

2022-06-02 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Sort of interesting to plot Lansing MI (or insert your home region) against US averages over time. https://www.gasbuddy.com/charts ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] SERIOUS INQUIRIES BY HUMANS ONLY - 1999 E320 - $1,020

2022-06-02 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-06-01 23:47, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Seems suspiciously cheap https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/d/cape-coral-mercedes-benz-e320-gas-saver/7491176195.html I always keep this stuff handy on the southern Florida gulf coast, but I'd never dream of buying a 4Matic. *

[MBZ] OT: Dan needs this

2022-06-01 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Wingtip sneakers! https://www.allenedmonds.com/mcallister-limited-drop ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

2022-05-31 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-31 15:19, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: The panels have gotten a LOT cheaper too. About 10 years ago I was thinking of solar hot water instead of PV, the payoff was a lot sooner. These days you can overbuild PV and use an electric hot water heater as a dump load, so when you're

Re: [MBZ] Delorean

2022-05-31 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-31 14:39, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: (shrug) Looks generic to me. You want .25 CD? It'll look like A Tesla S. You want .20 CD? It'll look like an Aptera. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Delorean

2022-05-31 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
https://www.topgear.com/sites/default/files/2022/05/DAL500018.jpg?w=892=502 https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/great-scott-delorean-back-meet-188mph-alpha5 Great Scott, the DeLorean is back! Meet the 188mph Alpha5 The gullwing-doored icon has returned, this time as a fully electric

Re: [MBZ] Death-kart project been wrecked 2005 Mercedes-Benz slk-class SLK 350 Roadster 2D, $1, 500

2022-05-31 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-31 10:02, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/354740160116549 I bet if you build a dune buggy using those subframes and suspension bits, you'll never get all four wheels pointing in the same direction. Besides that, I don't think you want

Re: [MBZ] Carfax reports

2022-05-31 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-31 07:00, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Both Floyd and I have used the Russki (Ukrainian, actually) CarFax site several times without incident. Other than our banks getting worked up about running credit card transactions in the Ukraine, it works great and I would definitely use

[MBZ] Teenage American Spitfire pilot

2022-05-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Unarmed reconnaissance flights over Germany. Special teen enlisted pilot program in Army Air Corps. They painted recon planes sky blue and carried extra fuel instead of guns and ammo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie3SrjLlcUY ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Just got home from my cruise

2022-05-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-30 13:19, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: There's always a handle. But if one of the parents is too squeamish to do their duty, well, the world needs parasites too! I haven't heard much on the parent's track record on parasites lately. Is it 2 for 2 or 1 for 2?

Re: [MBZ] 2007 S550 - 122k miles - $9,000

2022-05-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-30 08:42, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: AMG logos are cheap on eBay My S550 has AMG front bumber, side skirts, and wheels but that’s the extent of it — tarted up some. It does look nice though. No loud exhaust or badge. Anything on the build info to indicate it had an AMG

Re: [MBZ] Filling up your diesel

2022-05-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I know you'll never get 1000 mile tanks in a Cruze unless you wait for the foam to die down 10-15 times so you can get 18+ gallons in a 15.6 gallon tank. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Just got home from my cruise

2022-05-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Isn't he a teen by now? And his mother doesn't want him to actually do anything? Mitch. On 2022-05-29 17:28, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I try to, but can't get him to do anything and if I try too hard, then my spouse says I am too hard on him, so it is a no win situation.

Re: [MBZ] G05 vs G49 vs G40

2022-05-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
So... 325.0 is G48, or SINOPEC Antifreeze B25.0, or Pakelo Blue Coolant Hybrid... (blue) 325.6 is G40, and Mobil Antifreeze Ultra. (pink) 325.7 is Freecor NRC +B (YF06) (yellow/green) And G05 is no longer specified? https://operatingfluids.mercedes-benz.com/sheet/310.1/en

Re: [MBZ] Crack smoker -- 2000 Mercedes E-320 Wagon Excellent Condition - $14, 000 (Charleston, SC)

2022-05-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-29 12:26, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-2000-mercedes-320-wagon/7489595022.html For a 100,000 miles 320 2Matic with scuffed bumpers? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

2022-05-28 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-28 17:02, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Lots of early Leafs in warm climates had warranty battery replacements. Does the current generation Leaf include active battery temperature management? Oops, I guess it was early Teslas and all Leafs that lack battery refrigeration.

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

2022-05-28 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-28 15:24, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I thought it was a pretty well known fact the batteries in these die after about 5-8 years. I saw somebody earlier in this thread quote a longer lifespan for NiMH Prius batteries. NiMH doesn't mind being kept at 100% charge for extended

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

2022-05-28 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-28 10:34, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: But it’s not really going green is it after the environmental damage from mining the elements for the batteries and the petroleum used to produce the batteries, solar panels, and related equipment. Here's one way of looking at it: You

Re: [MBZ] 1999 E320 wagon - 179k miles - $1,600

2022-05-28 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-27 23:34, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Doesn't look too bad from what I can see, but ... extension cord closed in door ... ozone cleaner? Dehumidifier? https://muncie.craigslist.org/cto/d/new-castle-1999-mercedes-benz/7489153373.html Charger. Battery is under passenger side of

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

2022-05-28 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
So, instead of making emissions when driven, it makes emissions the day/night before it's driven? On 2022-05-28 08:54, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Uh no, you are moving the emissions from your tail pipe to the coal fired power plant. Sent from my iPhone On May 26, 2022, at 4:19 PM,

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

2022-05-27 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-27 13:57, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: I understand that many European cities are now leasing roof space on commercial buildings [which is otherwise unexploited real estate and installing solar farms in that space, which is, in most cases, tall enough to be above trees and

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

2022-05-27 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-27 15:33, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: What are they warrantied for? IIRC, GM warrants them to 65% of advertised capacity. I think this is pretty much an industry standard. How would you like to treat it lovingly for 60 months, have it test out at 67%, and end up wishing you'd

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

2022-05-27 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-27 13:09, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Another buddy apparently has a system installed now and is waiting for a Tesla battery to provide some stand-alone capacity in the event of power outage.  I was over there recently but it was dark and I didn't see the install. I did some

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

2022-05-27 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-27 12:51, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: In the interest of a reality check on that thought, consider this. 1. Since you would not be able to do a grid tie to the solar panels, you would not receive any government matching funds for purchase and install of the solar rack. Your cost for

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

2022-05-27 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-27 11:44, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Always a worry if you're depending on credits, tax rebates, etc. to make a long-term financial justification for something. Those can disappear at the whims of the legislature. When Michigan repealed the net metering law 3-4 years ago, the

[MBZ] Mooseday

2022-05-27 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Surprisingly little damage to the Jeep, but replacing an A pillar is serious structural work, so probably totaled. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fE0YhEFvx4 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

2022-05-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
When I first heard of ZEVs, I thought "Oh, you mean Remote Emissions Vehicles". Mitch. On 2022-05-26 17:24, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: And I don’t want to start the back and forth up, but the electricity to charge those batteries has to come from somewhere, and it’s likely generated

Re: [MBZ] Mind boggling

2022-05-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Skyline GT-Rs have always been the Japanese grail of hot sedans. That version appears to be the mechanical equal of the 2000GT. But the 2000GT is also super beautiful and mega expensive in addition to being a mechanical marvel. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-toyota-2000gt-2/

Re: [MBZ] OT: Unrestored 1966 AMC Rambler Ambassador 880 - $16,500

2022-05-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-26 18:45, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: In high school my buddy drove his dads car for our weekend cruising. Rambler with 327 if I recall. The car was pretty fast. Had the lay-flat seats which he occasionally put to good use. My mom always knew when my brother dropped the

Re: [MBZ] Gas Prices

2022-05-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-26 15:45, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: The biggest loss leader at the local Costco is maple syrup. $2/qt. cheaper than Trader Joe's. Seems like I paid in the low 30s for a liter of Canadian stuff last December. That stuff may well have come from the Strategic Maploleum

[MBZ] If you hit a side window with something really hard

2022-05-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
very little energy is needed to break the window. A 1/4oz piece of spark plug insulator tossed at the window, for example... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llu-ckEe5cQ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Are Mahle/Behr parts still considered good?

2022-05-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
When the first resistor went, one might wonder if the blower is drawing excessive current. When the second resistor went, one might say it's surely the blower, except in your case the resistor quality is suspect so we still can't be sure. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Unrestored 1966 AMC Rambler Ambassador 880 - $16,500

2022-05-25 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
My folks traded a dark blue Falcon wagon in on an Ambassador sedan. Looked something like this: http://motorlandamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/1969+AMC+Ambassador+Web+1-1387605968-O.jpg Then, after buying a travel trailer and putting air bags in the rear coil springs of the Ambassador,

Re: [MBZ] Can You Say, "Desperate"?

2022-05-25 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-25 15:56, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: We were discussing this last week, or maybe earlier this week: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/saint-petersburg-first-8500-takes-the/7488240504.html It only sits low because I never start it. Well, why didn't you start it up

Re: [MBZ] Gas Prices

2022-05-25 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-25 11:18, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Seems unlikely. Usually when I hear the crazies get real news time I know the worst is over.Housing market is a good example, I heard on the radio "the current high prices are the new normal and will continue forever." Now housing prices are

Re: [MBZ] New Addition - 2008 ML550

2022-05-25 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-25 09:42, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: So twice a year your get locked out and thats okay? With the GM version, the pocket transponder is continuously transmitting (making it easy for a cruiser with a good dish antenna to harvest and spoof). When the batteries (a pair of

[MBZ] OT: Curt doesn't have everything Coleman

2022-05-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I bet he doesn't have one of these: https://www.costco.com/coleman-400w-wind-turbine.product.100846242.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] In Search of a Spare Wheel/Tire

2022-05-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Is it possible to stow a road wheel where the spare goes? ___ 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] Mercedes-Benz thinks they can cut the crap

2022-05-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Or revive the exclusivity, at least until somebody wants to sell a bunch of cheap shit to meet a sales target for a million dollar bonus check: Consider the new S-Class. It’s a very good car, and about all you can say against it is that the idea of Benz ownership no longer conveys much

Re: [MBZ] Gas Prices

2022-05-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
All of a sudden Premium costs $0.70, when it was a $0.60 boost to Regular for the past eight years or so. Marathon station, 49021 zip code, 4.509 Regular, 5.209 Premium, 5.209 Diesel. $26.75 for 6 gallons of Regular, the most I've ever paid for anything except Kerosene. And I think 4.599 is

Re: [MBZ] Oh Lawd, woncha buy me

2022-05-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
It belongs in a museum! -Henry Jones, Jr. On 2022-05-23 10:19, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: I cannot confirm or deny that I am the buyer. What a piece of automotive legend at any price. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Oh Lawd, woncha buy me

2022-05-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
..a Mercedes-Benz... $142 million. Last week, a report surfaced that Mercedes-Benz sold what's likely to be the most expensive car in the world: a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe for $142.4 million. Now, not only is this confirmed, but also we're learning more about the

Re: [MBZ] Rare grey market car. 1991 Mercedes 300sl - $9,000

2022-05-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
One owner meaning they imported it as a new car, or they imported it as a used car and they're the only US owner? The 1980s want their wheels back. Gold BBS mesh would probably look OK on a black or green R107, but not a bright red R129. Hmm, either those wheels are very wide or they don't

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D

2022-05-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-22 23:46, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Another ruined one. Do you have a spare Mottor? On Sun, May 22, 2022, at 11:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1193708054713846/ Needs mottor, hood, windshield, door panels... I bet it was

Re: [MBZ] Premium at Costco

2022-05-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-22 20:14, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: They have regularly assured members that they will not increase prices on food court items as a matter of principle. Do realize that they control the processing of those foodstuffs from the start to the end of the supply chain. The 18"

Re: [MBZ] Premium at Costco

2022-05-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-22 18:02, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: I imagine if you typed in your area code and 867-5309 you'd get a discount too, without being tracked. Poor Jenny. Try it and see what happens. At Shell, you type the phone number. At Marathon you put 11 in front of the phone number.

Re: [MBZ] Premium at Costco

2022-05-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-22 17:29, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I topped off twice last week and it was $4.799 both times. According to a GasBuddy check 21 minutes ago for my Costco, it’s down to $4.759. $4.989 here. $4.499 for 87. I can get 87 at a nearby Marathon for $4.509 minus 5 cents. I'm

Re: [MBZ] Spare Tire Source

2022-05-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-21 16:10, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: It won’t. The old valve stem is cracked at the base where it comes out of the tire. So you'd have to break the bead and reach in to insert a new stem. Probably harder to do with a skinny spare than a real tire.

Re: [MBZ] Spare Tire Source

2022-05-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
While you think about it, put a new valve core in the existing stem and see if it holds air. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Poos?

2022-05-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-21 14:52, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: What they wanted was a true humidistat, one that simply doesn't care what the temperature is. If it's humid, it runs the AC. I imagine scheduling that dropped the temp very low for two hours each day before dawn would have prevented the

Re: [MBZ] Look at this interior! 300TD Euro

2022-05-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-21 13:54, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: I think I love this! https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-mercedes-benz-300td-euro/ And the 603 is a phenomenal engine, right? Phenomenally reliable, with a 1990s head probably. Phenomenally powerful, not without a turbo. This is 603912

Re: [MBZ] Poos?

2022-05-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-21 10:06, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I have to have whole house operation, primarily the AC, which as you would expect, is a huge (4T) consumer. I would expect to back off the thermostat if we were in a prime power situation in order to extend the run time. It’s not only

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