ANYTHING heavier and faster than a Cessna 172 is fast and heavy to me!
They all also fall into the too many small parts flying in close
formation category.
On Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 11:09 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] which old airplane?
ANYTHING heavier and faster than a Cessna 172 is fast and heavy to me!
They all also fall into the too many small parts flying in close
formation category.
On Fri
needed it so
badly.
Wilton
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Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 12:13 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] which old airplane?
ANYTHING heavier and faster than a Cessna 172 is fast and heavy to me
Both the B-17 and the B-29 were reportedly easy to fly, well balanced
and easy to trim. Not true in the case of the B-24: you had to
fight that one the entire trip.
I thought the B-29 had boosted controls though.
Peter
On Oct 17, 2008, at 10:01 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
...B-17 -
..My 98 ML has the 5 speed with the empty dipstick tube. It also has the
drain plug on the torque converter, and I was able to drain almost 7 quarts
when
I changed to Mobil 1 ATF at about 123k. Now passing 157k with plans to
change it again in the Fall ( to darn hot right now!)..
Were
Yes!!!
Inline 8. If you don't have room for a radial...
-- Philip
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Norman, OK
There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics.
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'90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
well that and they can fit the v6 in a smaller space I guess.
Loren Faeth wrote:
V-6 is a POS design. My preference is a straight 4, 5 or 6 cyl
engine. MB (Straight) sixes are sweet engines.
The v-6 is a product of letting the marketing monkeys run the
company. Gotta keep up with the
I saw a diesel a year or so ago, had the E320CDI badge on the left and
BLUETEC on the right. I have not seen one since, though I have seen
lots of 320CDIs. I kinda liked that BLUETEC badge, thought it was very
unique. I was thinking I should make an ORANGETEC or PUNKINTEC badge
for
Ops, I better go tell my 2005 320CDI with a straight 6 that it is
inferior to a v6. The better than 35 mpg I achieve on the interstate
and 0-60 in 6.4 secs is not inferior as far as I can tell and I'm not
driving around with a chemical plant beneath me.
And the real good news is that you can
John Freer wrote:
At least BMW has the common sense to keep the straight six design.
You forgot: The straight 6 is inherently a balanced design. They
just run smoother.
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So true Mitch,
that was going to be my next comment in reponse to the V6 crowd flames.
On 3/20/08, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
John Freer wrote:
At least BMW has the common sense to keep the straight six design.
You forgot: The straight 6 is inherently a balanced design. They
just
I feel the V6 is all about packaging.
Ed
300E
On 20/03/2008, John Freer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So true Mitch,
that was going to be my next comment in reponse to the V6 crowd flames.
On 3/20/08, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
John Freer wrote:
At least BMW has the common sense
V-6 is a POS design. My preference is a straight 4, 5 or 6 cyl
engine. MB (Straight) sixes are sweet engines.
The v-6 is a product of letting the marketing monkeys run the
company. Gotta keep up with the jonses; uh oh yeah hondamotos and
ForCheslers, joneses moved away. They all got V-6s
On Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 8:01 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I feel the V6 is all about packaging.
Right, it works nicely in a transverse arrangement in a FWD car (at
least until you have to change the spark plugs on the firewall side.
I don't see any reason to have a V6 in a RWD car. For
It seems than at Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:59:24 -0500, Loren wrote:
V-6 is a POS design. My preference is a straight 4, 5 or 6
cyl engine. MB (Straight) sixes are sweet engines.
Inline 8. If you don't have room for a radial...
-- Philip
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i read somewhere that the MB stylists wanted to lower the hood line on
the 2000 E320 makeover so voila, MB now has a V6 engine.
On 3/20/08, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It seems than at Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:59:24 -0500, Loren wrote:
V-6 is a POS design. My preference is a straight 4, 5 or
So if I was wanting to go fast on the autobahn then yes the M104 would be
better but if I was gonna have a motor that I have to maintain and fix
myself then I would choose a 103, also whilst the 104 has more power it does
not have that much more torque than the 103.
My '89 2.6 M103 with
has
electronic fuel injection it should have been a bit better on the juice.
Hendrik
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Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:46 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] which six
So if I was wanting to go fast on the autobahn then yes
The 3.0 Liter Inline 6 cylinder M103 engine (much more reliable than the
M104) ...
Absolute nonsense. The M104 is better in many ways.
RLE
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In a message dated 1/13/2008 6:24:56 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The 3.0 Liter Inline 6 cylinder M103 engine (much more reliable than the
M104) ...
Absolute nonsense. The M104 is better in many ways.
RLE
Opinions are like A--holes, everyone has one!
: [MBZ] Which six?
The 3.0 Liter Inline 6 cylinder M103 engine (much more reliable than
the
M104) ...
Absolute nonsense. The M104 is better in many ways.
RLE
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Subject: [MBZ] Which Oil?
So if I was to make one of these with a Benz engine, which oil would I use?
It's the first day of summer y'all!
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Diesel oil, of course!
At 08:38 AM 6/21/2007, you wrote:
So if I was to make one of these with a Benz engine, which oil would I use?
It's the first day of summer y'all!
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Hi Everyone,
Well, after having the 300E just a little over 2 months, I'm kind of
hooked. As you know, it has had lots of miles, (340,000 kms now) and needed
a little sorting. More than anything, I think the car needed to be reminded
it was loved and in a car guys home now. :-) Spent a lot of
Ed wrote:
Anyway, I'm now in the market for a second. Problem is, what to get.
I also love the W126, and again, the SDLs I've seen look like they were
purchased to put LOTS of miles on them, and
the ones i've seen show it. Maybe a 420 or 560?
Why not a really nice 1990 300SEL?
Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Which one next?
Hi Everyone,
Well, after having the 300E just a little over 2 months, I'm kind of
hooked. As you know, it has had lots of miles, (340,000 kms now) and needed
a little sorting. More than anything, I think the car needed to be reminded
it was loved
Hee hee, if I was in the US, I'm probably be standing in your driveway now
with my lunchbag of $20s as Leno would say. :-) I've seen pics of your car
and it looks really nice. I really would prefer a local car though. By the
time I fly down, drive it back, do all the paperwork and exchanging
.
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1979 240D-250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles
Wickford, RI
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Subject: [MBZ] Which one next?
Hi Everyone,
Well
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Which one next?
Thanks Dwight. Sounds like something I'd be interested in, but I really
want something closer to home. Just curious, what kind of mileage does it
have?
Thanks again,
Ed
300E
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Ed,
I am in southern RI, East
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Thanks Dwight. Sounds like something I'd be interested in, but I really
want something closer to home. Just curious, what kind of mileage does it
have?
Thanks again,
Ed
300E
Ed wrote:
Hee hee, if I was in the US, I'm probably be standing in your driveway
now with my lunchbag of $20s as Leno would say. :-) I've seen pics of
your car and it looks really nice. I really would prefer a local car
though. By the time I fly down, drive it back, do all the paperwork and
Unless it's a complete model change, I don't see why you'd wait a year
for the bugs to be workes out. The ML270 CDI has been out for over 5 years
here.
That is not the V-6 Bluetec offered in the R, ML and E-Class. I think the
only vehicle sold here with that engine is the Sprinter van.
I was referring to ML's with a diesel engine, not necessarily a Bluetec one.
I was saying to the original poster that he needn't worry as they've had
diesel ML's for yonks over here.
Jeff Zedic
To Kaleb and or everybody , here's a somewhat naive question or maybe it's
brilliant
I just read a response from Kaleb regarding New and Improved Tell me why I
shouldn't buy this car message ; in regards that the both 95 94
evaporators go bad, wiring harness goes bad. Is there a LIST of Year
I think this is the list to which you refer. My understanding is that the
self-absorbing wiring harness issue is more related to a model year than it
is to a particular model of vehicle. I passed up a really good deal on an
E420 (if I remember correctly) because I was warned of imminent
Your 123's and 126's will be pretty trouble free, 115's are too but are
older and more likely to rust. As far as newer cars go, they all have
they problems but are overall good cars. The 124's are excellent.
Older 124's dont have as many wiring problems etc but are not as nice.
Im sure
yes, but this car has been converted
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From: Glenn Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 8:47 AM
Subject: [MBZ] which is better??
Kaleb,
Remember the single row timing chain issue?
G. M. Brown
Rochester, NY
Euro 280CE or a 81 380SLC? SLC is cheaper, but the CE is cool too.
Hmmm. No, Im not buying, just wondering.
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
(2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL,
89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2,
81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69
The SLC is the 107 chassis - suspension is based on the 114/115 -
double wishbone, etc. The CE is a 123 chassis - enough said. In my
opinion, coupes are for driving hard - handling if important. I'd pick
a 107 over a 123 any day. Come drive my 107. The 380 is anemic
compared to a 450.
On
Kaleb,
Remember the single row timing chain issue?
G. M. Brown
Rochester, NY
So now that I've installed the new, new radiator (one that does not leak, thank
you Gary/Rusty), I need to top it off with coolant and I'm out of MB collant.
Which one do I buy at the McParts which goes with MB coolant?
Garyradiator incoming. Rusty...didn't get top radiator hose with new
zerex G-05 - available at NAPA (but not Autozone or Advance)
On 12/22/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So now that I've installed the new, new radiator (one that does not leak,
thank you Gary/Rusty), I need to top it off with coolant and I'm out of MB
collant. Which one do I buy at the
Donkey Shirts, Sunil
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Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 9:42 AM
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zerex G-05 - available at NAPA (but not Autozone
It shipped separately.
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Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 11:28 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Which Coolant Is MB-like? Rad Incoming Hursty
So now that I've installed the new, new radiator (one
, 2006 11:28 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Which Coolant Is MB-like? Rad Incoming Hursty
So now that I've installed the new, new radiator (one that does not
leak,
thank you Gary/Rusty), I need to top it off with coolant and I'm out of MB
collant. Which one do I buy at the McParts which goes with MB coolant
Ahh...10-4
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Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 10:08 AM
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It shipped separately.
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: [MBZ] Which Coolant Is MB-like? Rad Incoming Hursty
It shipped separately.
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Autozone had it here...$10.99 a gallon.
Bob R.
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Which Coolant Is MB-like? Rad Incoming Hursty
zerex G-05 - available
It's gone up a tad...
Bob R
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Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Which Coolant Is MB-like? Rad Incoming Hursty
MB antifreeze from Rusty was $9.00
: Friday, December 22, 2006 10:08 AM
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It shipped separately.
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Subject: [MBZ] Which Coolant Is MB-like? Rad Incoming Hursty
So now that I've installed the new, new radiator (one that does not leak,
thank you Gary
First gear starts are more common on later models -- the W108 and W116 V8
trannies all start in first (three speeds), the W124 diesels start
in first (W124 gassers usually start in 2nd unless you floor it), and some of
the 210 and newer trannies start in first, depending on application.
124
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Yes! Very efficiently.
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I ship to canuks.
Steve MacSween wrote:
Canada is the largest trading partner of the U.S., not Mexico or Japan
as most Americans repeatedly tell pollsters, and we have been for 30 or
40 years.
Someone, however, needs to mention this to
.idiots didn't believe that Mr Clean gets is oil from Canada?
The largest suppliers of oil, to the United States in 2004:
Country
Crude Oil *
Rank
All Oil *
Rank
Canada
1,611
1
2,118
1
Mexico
1,597
2
1,642
2
Saudi Arabia
1,494
3
1,556
3
Venezuela
1,294
4
1,521
4
Canada is the largest trading partner of the U.S., not Mexico or Japan as
most Americans repeatedly tell pollsters, and we have been for 30 or 40
years.
Someone, however, needs to mention this to Hurst. If he continues to piss
off Canuck customers, then we're gonna shut off the tap. I have made
I ship to canuks.
Steve MacSween wrote:
Canada is the largest trading partner of the U.S., not Mexico or Japan
as most Americans repeatedly tell pollsters, and we have been for 30 or
40 years.
Someone, however, needs to mention this to Hurst. If he continues to
piss off Canuck customers,
Cummins, 95K
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240D 5spd fresh tranny transplan
82 Euro 300 TD non turbo, project wagon
94 Dodge, 2500, 5 spd, 5.9 Cummins, 95K
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yes, true. Like I said though, I only drive mine for hauling things.
Kaleb
Rory wrote:
20mpg is not bad for #7500 dually that is putting out 300 horses to the
rear wheels, but it cast close to $100 now to fill it up. So I think I
would be better off with a 35-40mpg 190D plus if I do go
So Don, does that mean you and I are going to scraping it out on Ebay and
Criagslist for a 190D. I'm also in the market for a high MPG car to replace
my 97' Dodge Diesel which sits parked since it only get 20mpg and fuel is
over $3 right now.
My biggie is that I need A/C since I live in the
Not to worry - I'm looking for a near-by car, one that falls into my
lap, so to speak. I konw that our heat is nothing compared to yours,
but 100 and humid still drives me to consider tha AC to be high on the
lsit of required functioning features as well!
I did run the numbers, and figured out
I don't think we will be in competition unless you are planning to
wait a lot longer than I think you are.
On 8/21/05, Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So Don, does that mean you and I are going to scraping it out on Ebay and
Criagslist for a 190D. I'm also in the market for a high MPG car to
My search will be more on the western states out to NM (Dad lives there)
I do have biodiesel processor under construction right now based on the
appleseed design by GirlMark. If I tried to keep up with the cosumption of
my truck I would spend all of my time just collecting and makin bio.
Been
BTW I have setup RSS feeds for Craigslist saves a lot of typing and
searching, it's setup to look for diesels. Not just MBZ, looking for a donor
diesel for my 88 Montero.
On 8/21/05, Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My search will be more on the western states out to NM (Dad lives there)
I do
LT Don wrote:
I think Debbie is starting to get the diesel bug. She hasn't
committed as such to driving one but no longer objects when I mention
maybe replacing her Buick with a Benz when the time comes for
something new in the garage.
My initial thought was to go for a late 190D because of the
the SD will be quite a bit bigger than a 123. Might not be quite a bit,
but, bigger for sure. I didnt really like the 124 myself. I like the
later model 124's, 91 and later. Regina is wanting another car for
herself and she want a 140. She doesnt want a diesel although I might
be able to
Your dodge only gets 20mpg? That sounds pretty damn good for me. My 1
ton only gets about 12-14 but I only use it for hauling things.
Rory wrote:
So Don, does that mean you and I are going to scraping it out on Ebay
and Criagslist for a 190D. I'm also in the market for a high MPG car to
20mpg is not bad for #7500 dually that is putting out 300 horses to the rear
wheels, but it cast close to $100 now to fill it up. So I think I would be
better off with a 35-40mpg 190D plus if I do go biodiesel it's a lot less
processing and collecting.
But I do miss driving my big truck, it
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Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 1:38 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Which to MBZ buy?
Hi Marshall,
This on is a second owner 157,000 mile car. The body is very good with
maybe 1 or 2 parking lot dings on nice original paint. The seats are
perfect
re: VW = light, noisy and small compared to mbz
smaller than a 300D, sure, but not speaking of curb weights but
seat-of-the-pants and feel, the TDI certainly feels like a heavy car.
the doors shut with a satisfying thud (like mbz) and the hinges on the
doors look like they are off a
I agree with Rob. Having a 300TD and a 2000 Golf TDI, the TDI is
certainly not of inferior quality. It's our everyday driver and a lot
more comfortable than the 300TD, but mainly becuase the wagon needs
new weatherstripping and the steering is sloppy. The suspension in the
wagon is definitely
Interestingly I'm going through this math as well. My 240D is getting a bit
long in the tooth, I think its due for injectors soon plus a slew of other
little issues, and then theres this 190D for sale near me. Then I find out
within the next 6 weeks my job is relocating and increasing my 80
Hi Luther,
I have a 97' 3500 CTD that puts out 300RWHP with 210k miles on the clock.
It's running synthetics all through out.
Rory
On 8/12/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What kinda dodge do you have??? Hrm..
On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 12:33:51 -0500, Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Curt Raymond wrote:
Interestingly I'm going through this math as well. My 240D is getting a
bit long in the tooth, I think its due for injectors soon plus a slew of
other little issues, and then theres this 190D for sale near me. Then I
find out within the next 6 weeks my job is relocating and
Hi Marshall,
This on is a second owner 157,000 mile car. The body is very good with maybe 1
or 2 parking lot dings on nice original paint. The seats are perfect and
springy like you'd expect. The mats have been replaced. Everything else shows
what I'd expect for wear on a car 1 year newer
Hi gang,
I know this has been asked at least once :-) but since the price of #2 is
over $3 bucks I had to park my Dodge Diesel (gets 20mpg) I'm looking to
spend about $3k on MBZ diesel.
My question to people in the know is which ones get the best mileage? I
drive about 600 miles per week and
Rory wrote:
My question to people in the know is which ones get the best mileage?
190D, 4 cyl, five speed.
190D, 5 cyl, five speed.
190D, turbo 5 cyl, auto.
190D, 4 cyl, auto.
190D, 5 cyl non turbo, auto.
(all from the 1980's. I think I got the order more or less correct. Any stick
shift
Thanks Mitch, do you have MPGs numbers?
On 8/12/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Rory wrote:
My question to people in the know is which ones get the best mileage?
190D, 4 cyl, five speed.
190D, 5 cyl, five speed.
190D, turbo 5 cyl, auto.
190D, 4 cyl, auto.
190D, 5 cyl non
Rory wrote:
Thanks Mitch, do you have MPGs numbers?
Highway should be as much as low-mid 40s on 190D stick and turbo,
mid-upper 30s on the others, low 30s for the 2.5L W124 body 300D.
If you want to drive 60mph, you should get over 60mpg in the
three gassers I mentioned, or some of the better
not a MB but I had an 03 Jetta TDI wagon. heated leather seats, 5
spd, sunroof,etc. etc. etc. got an average of 48 mpg over 40K miles
of ownership. And I drove it like a rental car, often with several
hundred pounds of DJ gear in it. Drove it cross country with a cargo
carrier on the
I hear you on the Honda VX, my co-worker sold his VX to somebody here at
work with 320K miles on it and he said he got around 60mpg's with it. But
car is to small for me. I'll start my search for a 190D turbo model.
Thanks
On 8/12/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Rory wrote:
Any stick
shift diesel VW should beat them though, or a Geo Metro XFI, Honda
CRX HF, Civic VX, etc)
My '92 Jetta D NA 5-speed regularly turned in 43+ mpg at 70. My 86
Golf, same engine, turned in 48 mpg at the same speed, as it had no
power steering, a bit taller gearing, and a more
Rory wrote:
I'll start my search for a 190D turbo model.
I should warn you. 190D turbo was made only in 1987, something like 1600
total vehicles. It's the most fun to drive of the old MBZ diesels, so
it tends to sell high when a nice one is available. There was one
on eBay last night for
Rory wrote:
Thanks Mitch, do you have MPGs numbers?
On 8/12/05, *Mitch Haley* [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Rory wrote:
My question to people in the know is which ones get the best mileage?
190D, 4 cyl, five speed.
190D, 5 cyl, five speed.
190D,
Marshall wrote:
190D, 4 cyl, five speed.
190D, 5 cyl, five speed.
190D, turbo 5 cyl, auto.
190D, 4 cyl, auto.
190D, 5 cyl non turbo, auto.
(all from the 1980's. I think I got the order more or less
correct.
Any stick
shift diesel VW should beat
I was looking at Mobil one at Walmart today and there seems to be two
different mobil ones. Which one should I buy for my 95 E300D? The price was
$23.??
for a five qt. container, a good price Is 10/30 the right oil for eastern
Pa Thanks, Jay
Thank you, Jay
95 MB E300D 92K The
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Subject: [MBZ] Which Mobil One
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On Thu, 23 Jun 2005, Lee Einer wrote:
How often should one change the 5w40 Mobil 1 oil?
You change the oil when the soot reaches 2%. Each engine and each
driver's habits produce different levels of soot... so the only way to
truly go beyond the MB recommended intervals is to do an oil
Lee Einer wrote:
How often should one change the 5w40 Mobil 1 oil?
The oil MUST be changed when it gets dirty or before it breaks down.
Even great oil will get dirty just as fast as poor oil, but great oil
won't break down as fast or at all for practical purposes in some
automotive
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