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The 61x engines make too much soot but thats the only reason you can't do long OCI. VW in the US says 10,000 miles but in Germany its 30,000. Apparently because they believe that Americans won't read the manual... -Curt On Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 12:33:54 PM EST, Dimitri Seretakis

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread!

At FLAPS you have to look in the "diesel truck" section. Its usually away from all the other oils... -Curt On Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 12:22:33 PM EST, Dwight Giles wrote: My memory is that I used the M1  5w-40 turbo but then I couldn't find that anymore (do they still make it?)

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread!

Crazy how long the oil change intervals are now! Yes I still see M1 5W40 at Wally World! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 25, 2020, at 12:22 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > >  > My memory is that I used the M1 5w-40 turbo but then I couldn't find that > anymore (do they still make it?) so I went to

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread!

My memory is that I used the M1 5w-40 turbo but then I couldn't find that anymore (do they still make it?) so I went to he 15w-50 since I drove that car hard to Boston and back. I once had the oil tested at 10k from Larry's kit and it still had 75% of soot carrying capacity. I usually changed it

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread!

Ok good, I was thinking 5W40 turbo diesel truck too. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 25, 2020, at 11:46 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > >  > The "best" choice for a 602 in my opinion is M1 5w40 Turbo Diesel truck at > 10,000 miles or once a year changes. The engine and oil will both easily > support

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread!

The "best" choice for a 602 in my opinion is M1 5w40 Turbo Diesel truck at 10,000 miles or once a year changes. The engine and oil will both easily support that. If you drove a lot of miles you could probably extend the mileage but I'd want to see testing to support it. On a new to me car I'd

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread!

Dwight, what did you use in the OM602? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 24, 2020, at 9:54 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oh sorry. The aforementioned M1 0w-40. In my 82 CD I use M1 15w-50 & i > don't drive it in Tmthe winter > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On Mon, Feb 24,

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread!

Oh sorry. The aforementioned M1 0w-40. In my 82 CD I use M1 15w-50 & i don't drive it in Tmthe winter Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Feb 24, 2020, 8:32 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > which M1 now? There must be at somewhere between 3 and 5 in that >

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread!

These days I lump "fully synthetic" oil into three categories: Stuff I wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole (Schaeffer). Premium stuff, like Redline and Amsoil Signature Series. Stuff that's made to meet API standards (everything else). When GF6 becomes the standard this spring, this stuff

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread!

which M1 now?   There must be at somewhere between 3 and 5 in that weight range.    Life was simpler when M1 was real synthetic and you only had to pick the weight range. Dwight Giles via Mercedes February 24, 2020 at 7:27 PM That is what i use in my 2005 E320.

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That is what i use in my 2005 E320. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Feb 24, 2020, 2:40 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is M1 0w-40 the BEST oil to use in my 1994 E320 wagon, with M104 (gasser) > engine? > - > Max > Charleston SC >

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread!

On Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:39:22 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Is M1 0w-40 the BEST oil to use in my 1994 E320 wagon, with M104 > (gasser) engine? That's what I used in my M104. I cannot say it is the best, but it certainly works. According to FCPEuro you should be using LIQUI MOLY.

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread!

No. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 24, 2020, at 11:40 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is M1 0w-40 the BEST oil to use in my 1994 E320 wagon, with M104 (gasser) > engine? > - > Max > Charleston SC > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

[MBZ] Oil Thread!

Is M1 0w-40 the BEST oil to use in my 1994 E320 wagon, with M104 (gasser) engine? - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Oil Thread anyone?

"Amazon Is Selling Its Own Brand of Motor Oil Now And It's Just Weird" from Jalopnik https://jalopnik.com/amazon-is-selling-its-own-brand-of-motor-oil-now-and-it-1831153957 Selected quotes: "*Amazon selling private-branded oil is a big deal because they’re able to sell the oil much cheaper than

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread

Thanks for sharing this. I received the aircraft version of this report yesterday, and wondered if they had done the same for auto engines. The bottom line for aircraft engines was also that they didn't see nay significant difference between the oils. There was more difference between engine

[MBZ] Oil Thread

Mobil 1 still the king? https://www.blackstone-labs.com/Newsletters/Gas-Diesel/July-1-2017.php Looks like Delvac 1 beats M1 in a veedub. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

Dwight Giles wrote: Well I knew I'd regret starting an oil thread. All I wanted know was about mixing dino M1 as I topped off the 6i7 with synthetic forgetting I had not changed it over yet to M1.. ___ Based on the totality of the oil discussion, Hitler

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

Apparently, it's a group dynamic that we can discuss Mercedes, war, politics, religion, and old age, but there are some personal rough spots that can not be lubricated with oil.. Perhaps, a good round of Irish agricultural products, well aged, would be more lubricating... or.. as an Irish friend

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

LOL. Very funny. On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 10:12 AM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Apparently, it's a group dynamic that we can discuss Mercedes, war, politics, religion, and old age, but there are some personal rough spots that can not be lubricated with oil.. Perhaps, a

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

thanks clay On Sep 29, 2014, at 6:16 PM, rogerhga--- via Mercedes wrote: Clay, Phoo right back at you. Best Wishes, Roger Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com (new) www.southernnightsantiques.com (antique)

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

They are really great for bio-remediation. The stalks love to suck up toxins from the ground. The issues arise when you try to dispose of the plant remains. Consultant I worked at a few decades ago did a few projects at EPA sites. Poplar trees and sunflowers, depending on how long you had

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

Chiming in in the middle of this discussion... The Germans during WWII successfully developed production of synthetic fuel from coal. THe Fischer Tropsch process was invented in Germany. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fischer-Tropsch_process Using pyrolysis, we have enough coal in our non

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

Hmmm I wonder if you'd need govt approval to grow sunflowers for fuel ? ;-) LarryT 91 300D On 9/30/2014 9:04 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: Chiming in in the middle of this discussion... The Germans during WWII successfully developed production of synthetic fuel from coal. THe

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

it's not a problem mixing the 2... LarryT The Oil Analysis Co. On 9/29/2014 4:58 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Well I knew I'd regret starting an oil thread. All I wanted know was about mixing dino M1 as I topped off the 6i7 with synthetic forgetting I had not changed it over yet to

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

Welcome! What state would that be, Curly? Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 30, 2014 7:07 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Chiming in in the middle of this discussion... The Germans during WWII successfully developed production of synthetic fuel from coal. THe

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

] OIL THREAD Dwight, If your 617 has very many miles, I'd get the synthetic stuff out ASAP. In my experience (and I know others drool over synthetic), it will make your front and rear main seals start leaking. BTDT. I keep synthetic away from both of my 617s. I still use Mobil, just

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

been sold on M1 ever since. -Curt From: rogerhga--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2014 11:33 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD Gary, I tried the Mobil synthetic in the late 90s and early 2000s

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

From: rogerhga--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2014 11:02 PM Subject: [MBZ] OIL THREAD Dwight, If your 617 has very many miles, I'd get the synthetic stuff out ASAP. In my experience (and I know others

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

Curt,   My deepest apologies.  I didn't realize that your opinion and experience outweighs everyone else's.  And Gary, I'm living in the present, just not paying excess amounts for synthetic oil.  And my 83 300D has started at below zero with Delvac dino.  Yes, the south is warmer and

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

to really dry up... -Curt From: rogerhga--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 3:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD Curt, My deepest apologies. I didn't realize that your opinion

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

Well I knew I'd regret starting an oil thread. All I wanted know was about mixing dino M1 as I topped off the 6i7 with synthetic forgetting I had not changed it over yet to M1.. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

it will blow out your seals like a thermonuclear explosion! suck it out right now with your mouth if you have to! On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 4:58 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Well I knew I'd regret starting an oil thread. All I wanted know was about mixing dino M1

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

Dwight, That's ok.  Use whatever oil you want.  I know I will and I'll sleep well not worrying about the affect on my vehicles.  Best Wishes, Roger Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com  (new) www.southernnightsantiques.com  

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Phooo! I have not had any issues with synth in my old cars. No leaks or mess. What it does do is clean out the snot in the engine and make it run much better. Fuel leaks, coolant leaks, washer fluid leaks I have had. No oil leaks that popped up after using M1. If it leaked prior to the

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

UNLESS, you Change all YOUR fuses! On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 4:02 PM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: it will blow out your seals like a thermonuclear explosion! -- OK Don, channeling Herr Doktor Booth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

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Isn't someone going to mention Hitler now? Dan On Sep 29, 2014, at 5:02 PM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: it will blow out your seals like a thermonuclear explosion! suck it out right now with your mouth if you have to! On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 4:58 PM, Dwight

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

What Clay said - mirrors my experience with 9 old Mercedes Diesel and vergasser cars over 30 years. On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 4:24 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Phooo! I have not had any issues with synth in my old cars. No leaks or mess. What it does do is clean out the

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

You just did? On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 5:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Isn't someone going to mention Hitler now? Dan -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens! There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

Clay, Phoo right back at you. Best Wishes, Roger Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com  (new) www.southernnightsantiques.com  (antique) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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i'd say hitler would have been a fan of sythetic oil. i mean, he did like synthetic rubber, no? On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 6:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Isn't someone going to mention Hitler now? Dan On Sep 29, 2014, at 5:02 PM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

Using M1 in the only OM617 I ever owned increased the oil consumption from a quart per 1500 miles to about 800 miles. No leaks though. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 27, 2014 11:02 PM, rogerhga--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Dwight, If your 617 has very many miles, I'd

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

Marshall Booth researched the leaking seals/Mobil 1 problem and found that it was a significant defect when Mobil 1 first came on the market. Changes were made in the formula which solved the problem. Gerry Dwight Giles wrote: Thanks Roger, I used mobil 1 in both my OM616's; I put abot 7

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

i just wish to avoid an environment of hysteria where if someone drops a quart of mobil 1 by mistake, the he must now get it out ASAP. i personally don't know of mobil 1 causing any leak issues since back in the very early days On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 11:33 AM, rogerhga--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

My seals leak no matter what oil I put in. So I run the good stuff. I did put some regular DINO in last change, but it made no difference. Leaky seals are leaky seals. Oil type makes no difference. I think in the past seals were made of leather and various other porous materials that could react

[MBZ] OIL THREAD

Can Mobil 1 be added without harm to an OM 617 that has conventional oil in it? I mistakenly added about a quart a half to my CD. I plan to change it soon but wondering if I can drive it a few hundred miles with this 'blend. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

yes, you can mix and match all you want On Sat, Sep 27, 2014 at 4:50 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Can Mobil 1 be added without harm to an OM 617 that has conventional oil in it? I mistakenly added about a quart a half to my CD. I plan to change it soon but

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

Shouldn't be a problem. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ 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 All posts

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Yes just checked Exxon Mobil it's OK. On Sep 27, 2014 5:10 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Shouldn't be a problem. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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it's hard to see why it wouldn't be. it really is just oil, but one is just an improved molecule. no? On Sat, Sep 27, 2014 at 5:17 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yes just checked Exxon Mobil it's OK. On Sep 27, 2014 5:10 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes

[MBZ] OIL THREAD

Dwight, If your 617 has very many miles, I'd get the synthetic stuff out ASAP.  In my experience (and I know others drool over synthetic), it will make your front and rear main seals start leaking.  BTDT.  I keep synthetic away from both of my 617s.  I still use Mobil, just the dino

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

:02 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OIL THREAD Dwight, If your 617 has very many miles, I'd get the synthetic stuff out ASAP. In my experience (and I know others drool over synthetic), it will make your front and rear main seals start leaking. BTDT. I keep synthetic away

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OIL THREAD Dwight, If your 617 has very many miles, I'd get the synthetic stuff out ASAP. In my experience (and I know others drool over synthetic), it will make your front and rear main seals start leaking. BTDT. I keep synthetic

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread

I think just about all of the valve covers use crush washers over the years. I have noticed that since I went to 15W-50 it takes a second or two more of cranking to start the car. I assume it's because of the thicker oil. This is cold starts only? Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 14, 2014, at

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Thanks Dan, I will put them on the next time I adjust the valves. Michael E. Esh me...@horizonenv.com michael...@mac.com http://www.yugster.com/invite/138123 (C) 231.286.2344 On Apr 15, 2014, at 07:05 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I think just about all of the valve covers use crush

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I imagine you can reuse them, but I do seem to recall the 617s having them on the valve cover bolts. Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 15, 2014, at 8:06 AM, Mike Esh michael...@mac.com wrote: Thanks Dan, I will put them on the next time I adjust the valves. Michael E. Esh

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread

My thoughts as well, although I don't know the internal workings of the M119 well enough to know where the oil feed comes from. I have heard on both the R129 and W140 forums on Benzworld that if the oiler tubes fail, oil pressure to the gallery feeding the lifters will drop off, causing noise.

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread

Is the tick just as noticable with the, heavier viscosity new oil? LarryT 91 300D On 4/13/2014 11:39 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Every car list needs one of these, right? Actually, I was going to report back on my change in M1 viscosities. I changed the oil yesterday from 0W-40 to 15W-50. Didn't

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread

it's a huge jump, going from 0W to 15W, at least in my mind. i might have taken an intermediate step, but i'd likely not have ever been using 0W i used to use 40 weight kendall back in the day, so i'm not quite a light oil kinda guy On Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 10:03 AM, LarryT

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Yes, but it's still intermittent. Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 14, 2014, at 10:03 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Is the tick just as noticable with the, heavier viscosity new oil? LarryT 91 300D On 4/13/2014 11:39 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Every car list needs one of these,

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread

It would be worth pulling the valve covers off to take a look, just to rule out broken tubes, or to replace them. On Mon, Apr 14, 2014 at 10:23 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Yes, but it's still intermittent. Dan -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listons

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I have a set of the OE metal tubes. Guess I need to order some valve cover seals and upper chain guides. Any need to order new copper crush washers for the valve covers? This is for an M119 engine. Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 14, 2014, at 1:35 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: It would

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread

On Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:37:50 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have a set of the OE metal tubes. Guess I need to order some valve cover seals and upper chain guides. Any need to order new copper crush washers for the valve covers? This is for an M119 engine. From the name you gave,

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread

Does my 1984 300D require  these crush washers?  I have had a 1973 240D, 1981 240D,  1981 300SD,  1982 300TD, and currently a 1984 and 1985 300D and I have never seen these being used on the valve cover.  Michael E. Esh me...@horizonenv.com michael...@mac.com

[MBZ] Oil Thread

Every car list needs one of these, right? Actually, I was going to report back on my change in M1 viscosities. I changed the oil yesterday from 0W-40 to 15W-50. Didn't have time to drive the car until tonight, and while the ambient temps were only in the low 70s, idle oil pressure at

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread

If the M119 is built anything like the M117, then those oiler tubes lubricate the cam lobe to lifter surfaces. Lifter tick is usually when the lifter is not fully pumped up. that oil comes from a galley in the head, not the oiler tube. It is usually (in my experience) due to either gunk in the

[MBZ] Oil Thread

Yup, it's time. Just fishing for opinions. Both M119 powered cars have been running Mobil1 0W-40 European. Neither is required to run it, as the spec came out well after both were in production. 1998 was the beginning of the oil sensor crap, so the R129 doesn't have it. In the hot summers

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread

Correction: 15W-50 Neem a number of years since I used the stuff. Dan On Apr 5, 2014, at 8:16 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Yup, it's time. Just fishing for opinions. Both M119 powered cars have been running Mobil1 0W-40 European. Neither is required to run it, as the spec came out well

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread

It should be fine, that is actually very good oil. I agree, 0 grade oil in Florida would not be my first choice, particularly with a high milage engine. Too much risk of lack of lubrication if you get stuck in traffic on a blistering day. Peter ___

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread

Your choice will be fine IMO - but you might consider Amsoil products. I switched to it in my 911 and 91 300D last year and have been happy with it. the analysis numbers look good and like you, I watch the idle oil pressure and use that as an indication of how things are going, oil wise.

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MMO? Dan On Apr 5, 2014, at 8:55 PM, Larry T wrote: Your choice will be fine IMO - but you might consider Amsoil products. I switched to it in my 911 and 91 300D last year and have been happy with it. the analysis numbers look good and like you, I watch the idle oil pressure and use

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread

Marvel Mystery Oil? ?? On Apr 5, 2014 8:58 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: MMO? Dan On Apr 5, 2014, at 8:55 PM, Larry T wrote: Your choice will be fine IMO - but you might consider Amsoil products. I switched to it in my 911 and 91 300D last year and have been happy with it. the

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread

I use 15w 50 in my 90 300D. Seems to start in winter I pound it on the highway 300+ miles a week so I like the 50. Been doing that for over 100k miles. On Apr 5, 2014 8:19 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Correction: 15W-50 Neem a number of years since I used the stuff. Dan On Apr

Re: [MBZ] oil thread... (no porch or lexi content)

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

Re: [MBZ] oil thread... (no porch or lexi content)

for the past year or so; good oil and easy to find. Allan -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 or lexi content) Message-ID: a06240874c87cf61b1...@[192.168.1.51] Content-Type: text

[MBZ] oil thread... (no porch or lexi content)

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

Re: [MBZ] Oil thread

Broken rod damage to the block depends on which way the piston is going when the rod fails, and where the rod breaks. If the cap fails on the down stroke (usually at the bottom), the crank will smack the end of the rod through the side of the block next time it goes round. If the rod fails

Re: [MBZ] Oil thread

Exactly - how narrow minded of them. We''ve planted enough trees that the shade keeps the grass down, and a lot of that has now been replaced by ground cover (vinca?), so the mowing is reaching a minimum amount - just in time for the last kid to head off to college ;-) On 6/28/06, Peter

Re: [MBZ] Oil thread

Plus, trees are nice to sit under when cleaning the fish you caught noodlin'. On 6/28/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Exactly - how narrow minded of them. We''ve planted enough trees that the shade keeps the grass down, and a lot of that has now been replaced by ground cover (vinca?), so

Re: [MBZ] Oil thread

M1 15W50 has greatly reduced the oil consumption in my BS Quantum new mower (now six or more years old). Runs like a champ, I change it every year or so... Peter

Re: [MBZ] Oil thread

I HATE MOWERS/MOWING. On 6/27/06, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: M1 15W50 has greatly reduced the oil consumption in my BS Quantum new mower (now six or more years old). Runs like a champ, I change it every year or so... Peter -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always

Re: [MBZ] Oil thread

it ran rich for years and built up quite a supply of carbon around the rings, now it runs pretty good... -Curt Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:42:48 -0400 From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil thread To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Oil thread

). -Curt Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 22:26:09 -0500 From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil thread To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I HATE MOWERS/MOWING. On 6/27/06, Peter

Re: [MBZ] Oil thread

you apparantly dont know much about Oklahoma. No, we dont live in the desert, no we dont have to fight off them injuns. There is not much out in western oklahoma but eastern ok is green and lush, with many scenic lakes and rivers and mountains. This part of the state is called green country

Re: [MBZ] Oil thread

- From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 9:49 AM Subject: [MBZ] Oil thread Note: What follows is an attempt to humorous, please do not attempt to inject any measure of serious discussion into this. I've recently discovered I hate

Re: [MBZ] Oil thread

John M McIntosh wrote: I think on the www.bobistheoilguy.com forums http:// theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi they have a contest for who runs their mower the longest without ever changing the oil, something like 20 years? Mower engines tend to be really over-built. I

[MBZ] OIL Thread continues

SNIP Wait ... let me understand ... you drive 15K miles between oil changes, without problem or worry, and feel good about it? (Meaning, once you've verified an engine is in top shape and ready to roll in your fleet, you trust that it's good) Even after being here a

Re: [MBZ] OIL Thread continues

Peter T. Arnold wrote: Even after being here a while, I didn't know some listers were going so long between changes. I'm a little wowed over here Sump capacity has something to do with it, as does filter quality. I'd rather go 15k on an 8qt sump with a Mann bypass filter than 7.5k (factory

[MBZ] Oil Thread

From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Crazy to go 20K on any oil To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii So, is the point of going 15-20,000 miles just so you can say you did that?