Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 e320 hovercraft with fries

Let's try this again. Mobil 1 FS 0W-40, Mobil 1 FS 5W-40 and Mobil 1 FS 5W-50 advanced full synthetic motor oils approved against Mercedes-Benz specs 229.3 and 229.5 Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 7, 2023 11:51 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc:

[MBZ] Mobil 1 e320 hovercraft with fries

Folks So what is with the Mobil 1 extended performance high mileage supposedly rated for 20k miles …. Might be a good experiment for the $3k e320? Anyone done it?? Xx rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

Respectfully, the dipstick guide tube does not go to the bottom of the oil pan. The dipstick itself does not actually touch the bottom of the oil pan. You need a semi rigid tube that will insert through the dipstick guide tube and is long enough to reach the bottom of the oil pan, then trim the

Re: [MBZ] OT: FAA Clears Hydrogen powered Plane for first flight

Umm - it has an " experimental airworthiness certification ". That's what my homebuilt aircraft has, and the other one will get - until it has an FAA type certificate it's still vaporware, even if it does fly. On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 1:38 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] This might be nice

Very shinny --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 7, 2023, at 10:50 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does the paint on the drivers side fender/door look strange like it was > resprayed or faded or something? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 7, 2023, at 9:43 PM, Bob Rentfro via

Re: [MBZ] This might be nice

Does the paint on the drivers side fender/door look strange like it was resprayed or faded or something? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2023, at 9:43 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > If it’s as described, and all you need to do is renew things that need > renewed because of

Re: [MBZ] 1998 ML320 - 117k miles - $4,500

I don't think it’s a scam, Monique. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2023, at 8:12 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Extra 4 in price > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Feb 7, 2023, at 9:57 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> trust me when i say you will

Re: [MBZ] This might be nice

If it’s as described, and all you need to do is renew things that need renewed because of sitting, wouldn’t be bad. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2023, at 8:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/695897008948094/?mibextid=6ojiHh

[MBZ] This might be nice

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/695897008948094/?mibextid=6ojiHh Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1998 ML320 - 117k miles - $4,500

Extra 4 in price --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 7, 2023, at 9:57 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > trust me when i say you will want to get this car and fix the little stuff > that needs to be done > >

Re: [MBZ] 2000 Mercedes S430 squatted

Struts would be a $few100 unless you had some to pull off another car. Probably not worth the cost for replacements. If you did have some used then maybe. Or it could also just be the rear valve block leaking which would be an easy fix. --FTSent from iFōnOn Feb 7, 2023, at 10:03 PM, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] 2000 Mercedes S430 squatted

Funny that the front seats are destroyed but the back seat looks virtually new. On Tue, Feb 7, 2023, at 22:03, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Or fix the struts and drive it until it quits. > > On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 9:59 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 2000 Mercedes S430 squatted

Or fix the struts and drive it until it quits. On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 9:59 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > $400 parts car if you needed one > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Feb 7, 2023, at 9:48 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 2000 Mercedes S430 squatted

$400 parts car if you needed one --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 7, 2023, at 9:48 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Lotta rust. Might be good for the engine or other parts. > > https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2000-mercedes-s430/7587104454.html >

[MBZ] 1998 ML320 - 117k miles - $4,500

trust me when i say you will want to get this car and fix the little stuff that needs to be done https://holland.craigslist.org/cto/d/holland-very-clean-vehicle-wont-last/7586928085.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2007 R350 with twenny-twos - $20,000

I B would seriously inquire if he is mentally incapacitated --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 7, 2023, at 9:46 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Serious inquiries only. > > https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/smyrna-2007-burgundy-mercedes-benz-r350/7587129355.html >

[MBZ] 2000 Mercedes S430 squatted

Lotta rust. Might be good for the engine or other parts. https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2000-mercedes-s430/7587104454.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] 2007 R350 with twenny-twos - $20,000

Serious inquiries only. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/smyrna-2007-burgundy-mercedes-benz-r350/7587129355.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Future RIDE for Kleb

--FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 7, 2023, at 8:34 PM, Buggered Benzmail > wrote: > > But probably will be too much > > Hoovie buys a S600 > > https://youtu.be/cg-8d19diSE > > --FT > Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Future rise for Kleb

But probably will be too much Hoovie buys a S600 https://youtu.be/cg-8d19diSE --FT Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

If it seals to the dipstick tube it will work. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 7, 2023, at 5:49 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Trying to piece together an oil sucker. Do I need a tube that will go to the > bottom of the pan or would it work if it seals to the top of the dipstick

Re: [MBZ] Oil sucker

On Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:48:41 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Trying to piece together an oil sucker. Do I need a tube that will go > to the bottom of the pan or would it work if it seals to the top of the > dipstick tube? It will work if it seals to the top of the dipstick tube.

[MBZ] Oil sucker

Trying to piece together an oil sucker. Do I need a tube that will go to the bottom of the pan or would it work if it seals to the top of the dipstick tube? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Flagstaff Poos car

Great LA story: When I was traveling for work I worked with a couple of WI natives that were not very worldly. One of them was responsible for consumer products, i.e., RV generators, so they got tapped to go to a big national RVIA show that’s held at Dodger Stadium every year. Never having

Re: [MBZ] Flagstaff Poos car

Near as Inglewatts as to make no mind. Don't go there after dark. On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 4:41 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hey, Clay! > > At least it’s not in East LA… > > -D > > > On Feb 7, 2023, at 5:38 PM, Clay via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Flagstaff Poos car

Hey, Clay! At least it’s not in East LA… -D > On Feb 7, 2023, at 5:38 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/los-angeles-mercedes/7581660334.html > > > > Something to

[MBZ] Flagstaff Poos car

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/los-angeles-mercedes/7581660334.html Something to keep busy while out west Clay inter urinas et faeces nascimur ___

Re: [MBZ] This looks mostly decent -- 2006 mercedes e350 - $1, 000 (Athens)

A potentially long life, cut tragically short... On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 4:41 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not running but most everything else looks good. All the engine > ancillary bits will be worth a fair amount, interior, body parts, wheels > and tires > >

Re: [MBZ] A color not found in nature -- Parts or project - $3, 500 (Saluda)

I like that shade of blue, however inauthentic. On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 4:38 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This 1984 380 sl is complete, minus restoration > > > https://asheville.craigslist.org/pts/d/saluda-parts-or-project/7587040367.html > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] Ancient technology -- Mercedes Benz Microfiche

I guess a fiche reader might be cheap on ebay or something https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/pts/d/alpharetta-mercedes-benz-microfiche/7586252044.html Mercedes Benz microfiche lot - almost 600 microfiche - There are some duplicates. U.S. Spec and Euro Spec cars Mid 1960’s to the 1990’s

[MBZ] This looks mostly decent -- 2006 mercedes e350 - $1, 000 (Athens)

Not running but most everything else looks good.  All the engine ancillary bits will be worth a fair amount, interior, body parts, wheels and tires https://athensga.craigslist.org/pts/d/athens-2006-mercedes-e350/7578616222.html -- --FT ___

[MBZ] A color not found in nature -- Parts or project - $3, 500 (Saluda)

This 1984 380 sl is complete, minus restoration https://asheville.craigslist.org/pts/d/saluda-parts-or-project/7587040367.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT: FAA Clears Hydrogen powered Plane for first flight

> Synthetic jet fuel made from what? Coal. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fischer%E2%80%93Tropsch_process http://fischer-tropsch.org/ Power it with electricity from molten salt thorium reactors. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_fluoride_thorium_reactor Get the thorium from the coal.

Re: [MBZ] OT: FAA Clears Hydrogen powered Plane for first flight

Carbon extraction from the air, hydrogen from water, and some source of energy. Could be solar, wind. etc. https://afresearchlab.com/news/project-fierce-fuels-the-future-of-synthetic-jet-fuel-generation/ On Tue, Feb 7, 2023, at 14:46, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Synthetic jet fuel made from

Re: [MBZ] OT: FAA Clears Hydrogen powered Plane for first flight

Synthetic jet fuel made from what? On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 2:44 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I guess electric motors could be more reliable than gas turbine engines, > but I'm not convinced of the "zero emissions" claim. How are they producing > the Hydrogen? > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: FAA Clears Hydrogen powered Plane for first flight

I guess electric motors could be more reliable than gas turbine engines, but I'm not convinced of the "zero emissions" claim. How are they producing the Hydrogen? Synthetic Jet fuel is a better approach and compatible with the existing fleet of commercial aircraft. On Tue, Feb 7, 2023, at

Re: [MBZ] Famous million mile bulletproof Inline 6cyl Diesel engine 3.0L Mercedes Benz - $5, 700

The engine will outlast the seats for decades. On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 10:48 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/spartanburg-mercedes-benz/7580270398.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

[MBZ] OT: FAA Clears Hydrogen powered Plane for first flight

https://electrek.co/2023/02/07/universal-hydrogen-faa-certification-fly-40-passenger-hydrogen-electric-plane/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1984 500SEC - 93k miles - $25,000

If you have to ask… --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 7, 2023, at 11:01 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > An ad of few words. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/mount-prospect-mercedes/7586746765.html > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

[MBZ] 2001 S600 drift car - $3,500

Some assembly required. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/734006418157599/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 1984 500SEC - 93k miles - $25,000

An ad of few words. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/mount-prospect-mercedes/7586746765.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Ruined a nice car with aftermarket seat material

I agree with both of you. If you're going to restore a car like that for sale, use the correct materials. On the other had if you're just "cleaning it up" for yourself, those seats don't look bad. On Mon, Feb 6, 2023, at 18:27, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > If they think their car is

[MBZ] Famous million mile bulletproof Inline 6cyl Diesel engine 3.0L Mercedes Benz - $5, 700

https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/spartanburg-mercedes-benz/7580270398.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] LHD

Easy swap. On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 12:14 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Duh, that’s what I meant > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 6, 2023, at 10:55 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > RHD > > > > --FT > > Sent from

Re: [MBZ] An oil thread e320 with fries

Costco synthetic 5W30 is what I am using these days. Anything like that should be fine. 10W40, etc. there should be a chart in the manual somewhere showing weights for various temperatures. Get a polishing kit off Amazon for a drill. Velcro pads on a mandrel then various grits of sanding

Re: [MBZ] An oil thread e320 with fries

0w-40 or 5w-40 Euro spec Mobil 1 or equivalent. Use a OE filter, they are cheap enough. There *may* be a bit of milkshake under the oil cap, depending on what kind of driving you do. Don't be alarmed, it's normal. It never seems to get hot enough on short trips to evaporate the condensation. I