interesting oil funnel?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/120765354069
mao
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Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com writes:
interesting oil funnel?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/120765354069
Whenever I need a funnel for filling oil I just cut the top third or so
off of a 2 litre soda bottle.
Allan
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It looks like it bayonets into the cap fitting?
On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 9:00 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote:
interesting oil funnel?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/120765354069
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OK Don wrote:
It looks like it bayonets into the cap fitting?
I think that is the design of the thing, so that the funnel is not
flopping around spilling.
The concept sounds nice, but the sellers feedback is atrocious.
mao
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Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu writes:
Whenever I need a funnel for filling oil I just cut the top third or
so off of a 2 litre soda bottle.
I've also used empty oil bottles... just cut the bottom off.
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interesting oil funnel?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/120765354069
Indeed. Does it come with the rachet and socket?
Craig
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How are they marked?
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Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote:
The pumps that use ATF are clearly marked. Anything else gets power
steering fluid. Similar but not the same, and ATF is suspected in
seal failures in
Changed the oil in my '84 190D, pulled a sample too, soon enough we should know
something about the ZDDP levels in M1 5w40. Unfortunately I let time get away
from me and this sample has 9700 miles on it...
Anyway the big news is that I decided to change the fluid and filter in the
power
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes:
I also suctioned out some ATF and replaced maybe 1/2 qt with Mobil
1. We're still short of the required change interval but I'd noticed
the shifts were getting kind of stiff. Those seem to have cleaned up
but its quite possible the trans was a little
I thought that ATF was fine in power steering pumps up through '87 according to
Marshall. I like to drain the steering box by removing the bolt plugging the
hole for the locking tool, but it takes a long time to work out all the air
when I do that.
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The pumps that use ATF are clearly marked. Anything else gets power
steering fluid. Similar but not the same, and ATF is suspected in
seal failures in the newer pumps and boxes.
Peter
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The pumps that use ATF are clearly marked. Anything else gets power
steering fluid. Similar but not the same, and ATF is suspected in
seal failures in the newer pumps and boxes.
Peter
Here it is; it was minimopar...
http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters/index.html
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Green has a pH of 11 or so.
Hot aluminum and bases mix too
Howdy -
I thought some might like to see the results of using AMSOIL 15w40 long
term in a tractor trailer rig used on long hauls.
If anyone would like to see the actual Analysis Report which has 6 test
results on it. The ZDDP components are pretty high with Zinc around 1380
1776.
LarryT wrote:
Howdy -
I thought some might like to see the results of using
AMSOIL 15w40 long term in a tractor trailer rig used on long
hauls.
Just remember that those 12 and 14 liter engines are _not_ the
same as our little Mercedes.
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life? Not
being combative, I just want to understand...
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LarryT wrote:
Howdy -
I thought some might like to see the results of using
When you do change the oil on one of those, how much does it take?
-Dave Walton
On Jul 26, 2011, at 12:49 PM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
Howdy -
I thought some might like to see the results of using AMSOIL 15w40 long
term in a tractor trailer rig used on long hauls.
If
Did you ever do similar analysis while using conventional oils?
I have to wonder if long haul truck engines perform better using
expensive synthetic oils.
One would think that cold starts are the hardest on engines and those of
us who drive short stop and go trips will benefit more from
Subject: [MBZ] OIL ANALYSIS
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Howdy -
I thought some might like to see the results of using AMSOIL 15w40 long
term in a tractor trailer rig used on long hauls
LarryT wrote:
Hmm... other than the obvious Size/# of cylinders and I
believe the starting mechanism/system is different - how do
they differ? Both are internal compression style engines,
right? I must be missing something. Please explain
The N14 Cummins (BC-III) I'm most familiar
the differences allow oil to have longer, easier life?
Not being combative, I just want to understand...
TIA -
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LarryT wrote:
Howdy -
I thought some
Is the oil pan the same on both my 78 300cd and 83 300d? The area near the
drain plug is messed up on the 83 and I want to replace the oil pan.
Thanks, Mike
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Sorry I didn't get to this sooner, looks like nobody else did either...
I found
http://forums.noria.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/616604995/m/2131028841
The poster reltech had a scan and site that said 5 years. Based on that I
would probably not use the oil in a car I was spending other money to fix.
I've been told that motor oil has a shelf life of about five years. This by
someone at the auto parts store. I've come to realize over the years that many
individuals make statements like this without any evidence to back it up. I
have no way to know if they are knowledgeable. On some
Dieselvolk,
Had time to change the oil in my '95 E300 last night. This is the second oil
change during my ownership, the first occurred right after I started driving
the
car post-vacuum pump repair. I used Delvac 1300 for the new oil fill for that
first oil change, and the car used probably
Just checked with the Mobil 1 website and got this:
The company that manufactures your vehicle recommends this Mobil 1
product, or has a special requirement.
Current Vehicle:
Year: 1991
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300D
Engine Type:
M1 0W-40 is/was on the spec sheet of approved oils even for OM617s. I
tried it, and thought the engine was too noisy.
If I were in northern Canada or Alaska, or someplace like that with
regular, extended periods of sub-zero (F) temps I might use it in the
winter. Otherwise I'd recommend a
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Subject: [MBZ] Oil as per Mobil 1
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Just checked with the Mobil 1 website and got this:
The company that manufactures your vehicle recommends this Mobil 1
in
extreme cold though.
-Curt
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:42:55 -0500
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Subject: [MBZ] Oil as per Mobil 1
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Just checked
91 300D 2.5T
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From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 6:47 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ?
I think your theory of a plastic remnant from the filter getting sucked up
: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ?
Years ago, I found the same type piece of plastic protruding from the same
hole in the center filter tube of one of my MB's; don't remember which one;
I pulled it out; 'never noticed anything else related to it.
Wilton
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No.
Wilton
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ?
Thx Wilton -
Did you ever figure out where it came from? I'll look very
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Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 7:43 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ?
Which car? Engine is probably toast.
Well, maybe not, after reading procedure 18-0999a on page 6
, or force oil through, and then
catch what comes out the bottom and sample for plastic?
-Max
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ?
I think your theory of a plastic remnant from the filter getting sucked up
to the hole on the outside of the tube
I posted this on the 15th but rec’d no replies – I’ll try again:
The long metal tube attached to the Filter Canister Cover has a hole in the
bottom and a hole near the
top. The upper hole had what appeared to be a piece of plastic-like paper
partly in the hole (like the cellopane on a pack of
, November 18, 2010 7:14 AM
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Subject: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ?
I posted this on the 15th but rec'd no replies - I'll try again:
The long metal tube attached to the Filter Canister Cover has a hole in
the bottom and a hole near the top. The upper hole had what
What is the tube for? What do the holes do?
I think it's how the fine-filtered oil (the bypass filter)
gets back to the pan. The big part of the filter, the coarse
in-line filter, is in series with the oil flow to the bearings.
Can the tube be removed from the cover?
It probably screws
If the filter was made in Asia, that might be the source of the debris. I
once bought oil filters made in India and found that if you bumped them on a
table, small pieces of debris would fall out. I called the seller who
checked his stock and found the same thing, so I returned the filters.
Gerry Archer wrote:
If the filter was made in Asia, that might be the source of the debris.
I once bought oil filters made in India and found that if you bumped
them on a table, small pieces of debris would fall out. I called the
seller who checked his stock and found the same thing, so I
There is a ball-bearing check valve at the bottom which only allows oil to flow
downwards. If the tube is meant to unscrew, it will likely have a bolt-head on
the outside of the cap.
Maybe you can find some solvent which will work on the plastic that you
found... And let it soak in the tube
I found something strange today when changing the oil.The tube attached
to the Filter Canister Cover has a hole in the bottom and a hole near the
top. The upper hole had what appeared to be a piece of plastic-like paper
partly in the hole. I pulled it and believe all came out although I
There were no 603s in the junkyard last time I was there, and I need
to get the car driving (only a little) so I can get out the 300 tomorrow.
Will a stick weld hold for a few minutes to get things in and out?..
If you are planning on welding or brazing this with oil fumes inside, you
. Perhaps there is a connection here.
:)
Tom
SE Connecticut
1975 W115 300D
and all those BMWs
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Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:20:24 -0500
From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Geyser discovered enroute
PM
To: mercedes diesel
Subject: [MBZ] Oil Geyser discovered enroute to ChowdahQ
Hi,
ChowdahQ attendees may recall that my arrival at the picnic was delayed until
close to 1pm because I 'sprung an oil
leak' enroute. Driving along in the 1975 W115 300D at about 65 mph on
Interstate 95, I
, September 23, 2010 6:39 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Geyser discovered enroute to ChowdahQ
Hi Kaleb,
On my 1975 W115 300D, there is a small (black stiff plastic, maybe 1/4
diameter) line running from the rear side
of the vacuum pump to the side of the Injection Pump, attached
Stories like this always remind us of our own experiences.
Many years ago, I had a similar issue with an old Ford. We had gone to a town
50 miles away to see a movie. When we
were almost there, the oil light came on in the dash. A quick check showed
little or no oil on the dipstick. We
managed
a used one. ;)
-Curt
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:56:36 -0400
From: toms cat1 tomsc...@hotmail.com
To: mercedes diesel mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] Oil Geyser discovered enroute to ChowdahQ
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Yea, but it's called opening the red cap on the IP that says OEL
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On Behalf Of R A Bennell
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 12:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Geyser
That is the oil feed line for the injection pump. The earlier cars
had a separate oil supply in the pump, later cars have an oil feed
internal to the housing through the mounting flange.
Peter
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Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:20:24 -0500
From: Kaleb C. Striplinka...@striplin.net
To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Geyser discovered enroute to ChowdahQ
No, it drains back through the front, into the chain case. Later
engines have the oil supply through the front flange, too, so there
is no extra little line.
Peter
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Hi,
ChowdahQ attendees may recall that my arrival at the picnic was delayed until
close to 1pm because I 'sprung an oil leak' enroute. Driving along in the 1975
W115 300D at about 65 mph on Interstate 95, I happened to glance at my oil
pressure gauge (which I frequently do, of course) to
Thanks Tom, I enjoyed that. The ending was great, the hero won.
Hi,
ChowdahQ attendees may recall that my arrival at the picnic was delayed
until close to 1pm because I 'sprung an oil leak' enroute. Driving along
in the 1975 W115 300D at about 65 mph on Interstate 95, I happened to
Good story, happy ending! I bought my first 1976 300D after the PO toasted
the engine after one of the oil cooler line burst on the highway, and they
didn't notice that they had no oil pressure. Good thing you keep your eyes
sweeping the panel - pilot?
On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 6:56 PM, toms cat1
what line from the IP to the vacuum pump? I am not familiar
with such a line.
On 9/22/2010 6:56 PM, toms cat1 wrote:
Hi,
ChowdahQ attendees may recall that my arrival at the picnic was delayed until
close to 1pm because I 'sprung an oil leak' enroute. Driving along in the 1975
W115 300D
Or Chevron ESI 80w-90
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Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:15:33
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] oil
On Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:31:07 -0400
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 10:31 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] oil
What oil do you all recommend for the differential?
Allan
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at straws...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:31:07 -0400
From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
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What oil do you all recommend
-0500
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I stand corrected, apparently. Here is one thing i found:
I discovered
Rusty Cullens wrote:
Your UPS tracking # is 1Z99TT680266981215
Something went wrong.
That tracking says my package is going to PRATTSBURGH, NY.
Mitch.
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] oil
Rusty Cullens wrote:
Your UPS tracking # is 1Z99TT680266981215
Something went wrong.
That tracking says my package is going to PRATTSBURGH, NY.
Mitch
Rusty Cullens wrote:
Have you even bought anything?
Not lately.
Just thought I'd have fun with you after you sent the tracking info to the list.
Mitch.
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I haven'd looked at the destination yet, but I thought we were ALL getting a
present!
I'll call you in the morning anyway.
On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 12:50 PM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.comwrote:
Have you even bought anything? That tracking number is for someone else,
not you. Sorry.
Has anybody tried Valvoline 20w50 Synpower?
You can get a coupon for $25 rebate on 10 quarts if bought from O'Reilly,
Checker, Schuck's or Kragen. It's $3.99 per qt right now at my local O'Reilly.
$1.50 a quart would be nice if it's decent synthetic oil.
I suspect it is not a real synthetic, but something similar to the
castrol synthetic product. I am not sure the castrol stuff is even
as good as plain old dino oil made by mobil or chevron delo. I hope
this is wrong, as Valvoline has had a good reputation. Maybe someone
can find out for
What oil do you all recommend for the differential?
Allan
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I stand corrected, apparently. Here is one thing i found:
I discovered that Valvoline's Synpower 20w-50 meets BMW's (and
other premium car makes) longevity and viscocity specifications.
Thia also indicates that the oil is comprised of Group IV oils,
which are of higher quality than the Group
On Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:31:07 -0400 Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
wrote:
What oil do you all recommend for the differential?
Mobil 1 synthetic
Craig
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I think you're wrong, who is the keeper of the Marshall emails?
I don't think M1 15w50 is that hard to pour compared to 15w40 conventional
oil...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 17:44:28 -0500
From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] oil thread... (no porch
for the past year or so;
good oil and easy to find.
Allan
-Curt
Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 17:44:28 -0500
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Subject: [MBZ] oil thread... (no porch or lexi content)
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OK, I stayed out of the last oil thread until I did some research.
the last oil thread some folks talked about using M1 0W-40 in their
Diesels. I distinctly remember the the revered Herr Doktor was
adamant about not using M1 0W-40 in OM 60x or older Diesels. So I
wanted to check some oil
Of John Reames
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 5:59 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] oil with higher levels of zinc
Here something even better; the numbers for all of the M1 family:
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Files/Mobil_1_Product_Guide.pd
f
It looks like they tweaked
'Got 5W40 at Walmart coupla days ago.
Wilton
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] oil with higher levels of zinc
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] oil with higher levels of zinc
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] oil with higher levels of zinc
Stop being a cheap American...
I've been using Autozone, they frequently have a 4 or 5 quarts for $25 w/filter
deal running. If I'm
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
Yes, I'm frugal, and the problem with the AutoZone deal is that I need 8 qts
and they don't sell a filter that fits my car(s). I hate to stack up oil
filters that I'll never use. There must be a better way...
I buy 5W40 (turbo diesel
Subject: Re: [MBZ] oil with higher levels of zinc
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
Yes, I'm frugal, and the problem with the AutoZone deal is that I need
8 qts and they don't sell a filter that fits my car(s). I hate to stack
up oil filters that I'll never use. There must
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Yes,
I'm frugal, and the problem
Interesting in the lists thoughts on this ??
http://www.bradpennracing.com/Zinc.aspx
Ed
300E
911SC
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M1 5w40 Formula M has higher Zinc than the other M1 oils... It's on
par with the truck/turbodiesel oil
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On Jun 10, 2010, at 11:05, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote:
Interesting in the lists thoughts on this ??
Thanks John. You don't have any numbers for it, do you? I want enough zinc
in it, not only to cover the old requirements, of both the 300, but also an
old 911 air cooled engine. I like the numbers higher too than the
recommended levels. High enough, that at oil change time, when some of the
I have to check my notes, but my real concern is my old 911. If memory
serves me, and it doesn't serve me very well at times, hee hee, 1200-1400
seems to be the required range. A few others have mentioned the Mobil1
Vtwin stuff, which I plan to do more reading up on. I've read, having
enough is
Here something even better; the numbers for all of the M1 family:
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Files/Mobil_1_Product_Guide.pdf
It looks like they tweaked it; it's down to 800ppm Zn and 900ppm
Phosphorus. The (mb approved) 0w40 and 5w50 (which they rec for
Porches) are now at
Ed,
this has been a topic in the BMW Motorcycle community for some
time, as BMW still only recommends SG grade oil for their motorcycles
for this reason.
since old grades that meet the spec are becoming more difficult to
find as oil grades continue to be modified with emissions more
Aren't there additives like marvel mystery oil that boost zinc, regrow hair,
and cure insomnia?
Walt, who needs to stop emailing whatever pops into his head...
On Jun 10, 2010 7:29 PM, ernest breakfield
erne...@backyardengineering.org wrote:
Ed,
this has been a topic in the BMW Motorcycle
Thanks Ernest, the chart is very helpful! The SG does seem to have the
numbers in all the right places. A couple of people have also mentioned oil
from the Harley dealer is good, but I haven't seen any of their numbers. I
can put a bit of extra faith in what they're doing for BMW oil though,
There are, but over the years, I've had so little trust in fixes that come
in a bottle, I've always been more comfortable going with the product
itself, being formulated to my needed requirements. Same with gas, I always
pay for the good stuff from a well known supplier, instead of risking
Gary Hurst is a fan of this oil.
E M pokieba...@gmail.com writes:
Interesting in the lists thoughts on this ??
http://www.bradpennracing.com/Zinc.aspx
Ed
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Zinc stearate to lubricate under heat and load. Serves the same
purpose as class IV synthetic, except that when it burns in the
cylinder it makes zinc oxide, a fairly nice polishing compound to
remove the crosshatching and round off the valve seats.
Peter
Larry,
Are you still offering a discount on your 3-pack or 4-pack of oil
testing kits? Does your lab provide the soot load for those of us with
compression ignition?
Thanks,
Max
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My 89 300TE does this as well but only when hot (around the 100 mark)
and 1bar at operating temp (just above 80).
Seeing this is a high K motor (380K klicks) I am not surprised and I may
go to higher viscosity oil before next summer.
Hendrik
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
yea, thats pretty
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From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Pressure Question
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My 89 300TE does this as well but only when hot
It should drop to at least half on the gauge at hot idle. Or, just keep
driving it, whatever. It will be gone in a couple of weeks anyway.
Donald Snook wrote:
Larry wrote: Kaleb's right - there's something wrong with the gauge or
sender
I don't think that is correct. At least from the
or Porsche Posters?
www.youroil.net
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From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2010 1:33 PM
To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Pressure Question
Mitch wrote: It's permissible for the needle to drop when the oil is hot
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Pressure Question
Mitch wrote: It's permissible for the needle to drop when the oil is
hot, but I don't think
it did when the cars were brand new and the bearings were tight.
That is sort of what I thinking. That all of my prior cars
Larry wrote: Kaleb's right - there's something wrong with the gauge or
sender
I don't think that is correct. At least from the experience of Peter (who has
the same car with the same kind of oil). So, I think it might just be the M104
holds better oil pressure with the 15-40 in it.
I don't know if the M104 is new enough to qualify, but newer engines
do call for lighter oil. If you're running 15W40 in an engine that's
designed for 5W20 it will show high pressure.
Allan
Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com writes:
Larry wrote: Kaleb's right - there's something wrong with the
Allan wrote: I don't know if the M104 is new enough to qualify, but newer
engines do call for lighter oil. If you're running 15W40 in an engine that's
designed for 5W20 it will show high pressure.
According to the dealer (not that they are always right by any means), they say
that the MB
Ok Don wrote: Hmmm - I was thinking about getting a 4WD vehicle for some photo
safaris - want to trade for a '91 300E? Seems pretty even to me
Ok, IF you also have a Cashier's check in the glove box made out to me for
$6000. On second thought, since this is My wife's car and she loves it, just
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