Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 e320 hovercraft with fries

2023-02-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
VW TDI engines are rated for 10,000mi OCI in the USA and 30,000 (or presumably whatever that is in Km) in Europe. Mobil doesn't have a VW rated oil though. Supposedly the difference is because VW figured no Americans will ever read the manual... IIRC the Mobil literature says "Up to 20,000

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 e320 hovercraft with fries

2023-02-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
: macj...@aol.com Subject: [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

[MBZ] Mobil 1 e320 hovercraft with fries

2023-02-07 Thread RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes
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] Mobil 1 15W50

2022-08-23 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
my memory is that is what I used in that OM602. RI is warmer than ME so you might want to use 5w40 if you can find it. I liked the 50 as that 300D did 300+ road miles a week. On Tue, Aug 23, 2022, 6:58 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is this ok for OM602? > >

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 15W50

2022-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Certainly. IIRC it doesn't carry a C rating anymore. I asked about it some time ago and was told that the spec it had carried (CD?) was obsolete so for some reason they stopped labeling for it. MPG Lubricants up north carries a "Universal" 5w40 diesel rated synthetic for $19/gal. I need to

[MBZ] Mobil 1 15W50

2022-08-23 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Is this ok for OM602? 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2021-04-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Well it drove about 20mi on it and it ain’t blowed up yet --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 5, 2021, at 10:26 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2021-04-05 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
You’ll have to report out on theCostco oil. I almost bought some Saturday but i was scared. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 5, 2021, at 6:55 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes. The bracket for the sway bar bushing. I should have put a big funnel > above it > > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2021-04-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yes. The bracket for the sway bar bushing. I should have put a big funnel above it --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 5, 2021, at 9:33 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2021-04-05 06:18, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > >> I also marveled at how complicated MB could make an

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2021-04-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-04-05 06:18, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I also marveled at how complicated MB could make an oil change Experience. Does your 500 dump the oil on something in the undercarriage instead of straight in the catch pan when you remove the drain plug? My M112 350 does.

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2021-04-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I did an all change yesterday evening on the $720ML500. Used Costco syn 5W30 which was pretty cheap when I got it. Thing takes 7.5L which is like 2gal. I also marveled at how complicated MB could make an oil change Experience. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 4, 2021, at 5:35 PM, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2021-04-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Hmm, the ASV might get Turbo Diesel truck. I was going to go with Rotella T6 which is a couple bucks cheaper a gallon, the dang thing takes 3 gallons, but this would make Mobil 1 cheaper... I probably won't be running the ASV next year, we had an operator quit the club so I'm "upgrading" into

[MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2021-04-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It’s back! https://acbincentives.com/mobil1/default.asp -D ___ 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] Mobil 1 in Wine Box

2020-03-04 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Just picked up 2 5 qt jugs of 15w-50 today at the wally woo han mart. Dan Penoff via Mercedes March 4, 2020 at 3:31 PM Weird thing happened this week: Youngest son’s 2002 W210 sedan was up for an oil change. He asked me what oil to buy and I told him to go to

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 in Wine Box

2020-03-04 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 4 Mar 2020 16:31:38 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > He came home with a 12 quart box that was cheaper than the two 5 quart > jugs. It was around $54.00 and was a box with a liner and spigot like a > wine box, not 12 separate quart bottles. It doesn’t show up on their > web site.

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 in Wine Box

2020-03-04 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Interesting! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFK45rkiaJ8 On Wed, Mar 4, 2020 at 3:32 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > He came home with a 12 quart box that was cheaper than the two 5 quart > jugs. It was around $54.00 and was a box with a liner and spigot like a >

[MBZ] Mobil 1 in Wine Box

2020-03-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Weird thing happened this week: Youngest son’s 2002 W210 sedan was up for an oil change. He asked me what oil to buy and I told him to go to Wally World and buy a couple 5 quart jugs, as they would be around $25/each. He came home with a 12 quart box that was cheaper than the two 5 quart jugs.

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1

2019-12-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Rick, the place for selling a nice old Mercedes is on Bring a Trailer (BaT). They auction them off. You'll need to take a bunch of nice pictures, maybe a couple videos (cold start and then driving around), and then be very responsive online as people comment and ask questions. Max Dillon

[MBZ] Mobil 1

2019-12-04 Thread Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes
Folks, I got my Walmart online ordered 4 x 5 qt Mobil 1 0-40 weight motor oil, yesterday and today they were saying 11 December delivery so I guess there is no shortage! Hey, I have a bunch of 123 cars, mostly wagons, ranging from rusted out hulks to a ratty limousine, stretched in

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 shortage

2019-12-01 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I ordered some a couple days ago.  It says Dec 9.   I don't care when it comes.   It takes a pretty long time for the wally worms to get moving and get the stuff and pack it.  (As floyd observed when he ordered for instore pickup.   I think every time I have ordered for pickup, I either had to

[MBZ] Mobil 1 shortage

2019-12-01 Thread Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes
> > Folks I ordered some $20 Mobil 1 from Walmart free shipping to home they said not to expect it till maybe 11 December I can wait it is like 25 or $26 in the small Savannah walmart, in the store ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 tested vs Amazon Basics synthetic oil

2019-08-20 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
yes.  i dont have enough internet to watch videos or see the fakebuch cars "for sale" Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote on 8/19/19 2:39 PM: What's the bottom line? I wish people still wrote blog posts for this kind of thing instead of making videos. Allan

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 tested vs Amazon Basics synthetic oil

2019-08-19 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
There's a summary video in which he comes up with a magic number score and ranks them. Mitch. > On August 19, 2019 at 3:39 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > > What's the bottom line? I wish people still wrote blog posts for this > kind of thing instead of making videos.

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 tested vs Amazon Basics synthetic oil

2019-08-19 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Anybody placing value on his tests is just the blind following the blind. The wear test he does is not applicable to motor vehicles. IIRC he did a cold flow test that had some utility in telling you the relative viscosities, but that's about it. > On August 19, 2019 at 3:33 PM OK Don via

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 tested vs Amazon Basics synthetic oil

2019-08-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
What's the bottom line? I wish people still wrote blog posts for this kind of thing instead of making videos. Allan OK Don via Mercedes writes: > Surprising --- > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9DWGtXpYUc=PLjT3B9r2z3fXlvbP3tb9e056Q8O5krrCW > > -- > OK Don > > "Whenever you find yourself on

[MBZ] Mobil 1 tested vs Amazon Basics synthetic oil

2019-08-19 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Surprising --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9DWGtXpYUc=PLjT3B9r2z3fXlvbP3tb9e056Q8O5krrCW -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 0W-40 On Sale

2018-11-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Probably should get some tires and a new battery, air freshener, make that car feel loved. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 24, 2018 10:31:53 PM EST, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >It would probably need 3 jugs > >--FT >Sent from iPhone > >> On Nov 24, 2018,

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 0W-40 On Sale

2018-11-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It would probably need 3 jugs --FT Sent from iPhone > On Nov 24, 2018, at 10:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Probably. Depending on the model year there might even be a sticker stating > just that in the engine compartment. > > -D > > >> On Nov 24, 2018, at 10:18 PM, Buggered

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 0W-40 On Sale

2018-11-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Probably. Depending on the model year there might even be a sticker stating just that in the engine compartment. -D > On Nov 24, 2018, at 10:18 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Do you think that would be good in this SL600 I’m going to “look at” tomorrow? > > --FT > Sent

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 0W-40 On Sale

2018-11-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Do you think that would be good in this SL600 I’m going to “look at” tomorrow? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Nov 24, 2018, at 10:15 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > WallyWorld has 0W-40 Mobil 1 for $19.97/5 quart jug right now. The R129 was > coming due for an oil change and I just

[MBZ] Mobil 1 0W-40 On Sale

2018-11-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
WallyWorld has 0W-40 Mobil 1 for $19.97/5 quart jug right now. The R129 was coming due for an oil change and I just noticed this. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate is Back

2017-03-14 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
https://mobiloil.com/en/promotion/mobil-promotions/up-to-15-dollars-off-with-mobil-1-and-mobil-super -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2016-03-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Nope. Check with Mitch (Michigan) if he’s not too busy right now with tax season. He’s a hard core promo code/coupon guy. Dan > On Mar 7, 2016, at 7:48 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan, > > Ever see a rebate for the Mobil 1 ATF? > -- > Max Dillon >

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2016-03-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Dan, Ever see a rebate for the Mobil 1 ATF? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 7, 2016 7:06:33 PM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Time for the annual rebate: > >https://apfco.net/secure/R8235W/Home/Intro > >Dan > > >

[MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2016-03-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Time for the annual rebate: https://apfco.net/secure/R8235W/Home/Intro Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Mobil 1 Oil Special

2015-03-03 Thread Russ Williams via Mercedes
Mobil 1 Oil special http://slickdeals.net/f/7701409-5qt-mobil-1-full-synthetic-motor-oil-from-15-after-12-rebate-in-walmart-stores ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2014-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
M1 is doing a $12 rebate on 5 quart jugs. Don't have the link handy but I'm sure it can be googled. Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2014-08-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: M1 is doing a $12 rebate on 5 quart jugs. Don't have the link handy but I'm sure it can be googled. Just need to find a participating retailer within $12 of Walmart's price. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2014-08-28 Thread Archer75--- via Mercedes
On 8/28/2014 10:45 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: M1 is doing a $12 rebate on 5 quart jugs. Don't have the link handy but I'm sure it can be googled. Just need to find a participating retailer within $12 of Walmart's price. Mitch. I noticed that a FLAPS

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2014-08-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So what is the WM price for a jug o' Mobil1? On Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 11:16 AM, Archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On 8/28/2014 10:45 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: M1 is doing a $12 rebate on 5 quart jugs. Don't have the link handy

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2014-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Last time I bought some it was around $23.00. Dan Sent from my iPad On Aug 28, 2014, at 12:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So what is the WM price for a jug o' Mobil1? On Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 11:16 AM, Archer75--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2014-08-28 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Same here. On Aug 28, 2014 1:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Last time I bought some it was around $23.00. Dan Sent from my iPad On Aug 28, 2014, at 12:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So what is the WM price for a jug o'

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2014-08-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How does that compare in price to Pennzoil? On Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 1:44 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Same here. On Aug 28, 2014 1:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Last time I bought some it was around $23.00. Dan Sent from

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I change every 5k. Yeah, I know, I know. Cheap insurance and we're typically talking about twice a year for each car if that. Since the climate down here is nasty a good part of the year, I'm sure the oil takes a beating as it is. I'm sure I could go longer,

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I'm gonna call shenanigans. Nobody has ever been able to prove that anything has changed with M1. The samples I took last year look just like the ones I took in 2006 and say the oil is good to at least 10k in my 190D. The talk I heard was shortly after the

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
OK Don via Mercedes wrote: All of my (previous) MB Diesels with at or over 200,000 miles were sampled, and determined that at 15,000 mile change intervals they could go another 3-5k miles due to soot level. All other elements were in tolerance as well. Bear in mind that they leaked enough oil

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-17 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
: Thursday, July 17, 2014 9:51 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World OK Don via Mercedes wrote: All of my (previous) MB Diesels with at or over 200,000 miles were sampled, and determined that at 15,000 mile change intervals they could go another 3-5k miles due to soot level. All other

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-17 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Just bought 3 jugs of 15w50 @ $22.66 each at local evil W. ___ 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

[MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
It's the best oil for your Mercedes http://www.walmart.com/browse/motor-oil,-transmission-fluid-car-lubricant/motor-oil/mobil-1/91083_1104294_1072084/YnJhbmQ6TW9iiaWwgMQieie?_refineresult=true --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 2:43 PM Subject: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World It's the best oil for your Mercedes http://www.walmart.com/browse/motor-oil,-transmission

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
is still running M1 since I had a gallon at its last change interval. -Curt From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 2:43 PM Subject: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 3:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World I have struggled with hit or miss stock on the 15W-50

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 3:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World I have struggled with hit or miss stock

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 2:43 PM Subject: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World It's the best oil for your Mercedes http://www.walmart.com/browse/motor-oil,-transmission-fluid-car-lubricant/motor-oil/mobil-1/91083_1104294_1072084/YnJhbmQ6TW9iiaWwgMQieie?_refineresult=true --R

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
trips. -Curt From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 3:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World I have struggled with hit

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
the manual anyway... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 3:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World I change every 5k. Yeah, I know, I know.  Cheap insurance

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World Did you know that stuff is not really synthetic anymore, it's just group 3 base stock. Better off using delvac 1 Dino because you should not go extended oil changes with m1 anymore Sent from my iPhone On Jul 16, 2014, at 2:17 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
in the US but 30k (!) in Europe. The reason for the short changes here is because they figure nobody reads the manual anyway... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 3:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World I am changing about every 5k-6k and I'm perfectly happy with that.  If the oil hasn't broken in (and I would like to see the citations for these claims) by then it's not going to. For almost 25 years I worked with industrial diesels with 1000s of HP that had

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
is probably they cause... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World I am changing about every 5k-6k and I'm perfectly

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World I am changing about every 5k-6k and I'm perfectly happy with that. If the oil hasn't broken in (and I

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
... -Curt From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 6:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World I just did the math on this and it doesn't make sense. Here's what I'm thinking: 7.5 quarts of oil = $34.50 Oil filter

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 6:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World On Jul 16, 2014, at 5:38 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Is the lack of analysis on stationary

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
if we were talking about that substantial an amount of oil. -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 6:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
not interested in. Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 6:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World Not sure I understand. Every industrial engine sampling program I

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
This SOP for industrial engines. You sample on a regular basis, after a few samples you have a baseline and then you just compare each new one to determine if there is excessive or unusual wear in a particular area. Same thing for hydraulic fluids. Your Cat buddies are watching for changes in

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--R wrote: It's the best oil for your Mercedes nuttin' like an oil thread to spark more traffic mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
strategy. Scott -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 6:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World On Jul 16, 2014, at 5:38 PM, Curt

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 6:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World On Jul 16, 2014, at 5:38 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Is the lack of analysis on stationary engines a factor of short

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
All of my (previous) MB Diesels with at or over 200,000 miles were sampled, and determined that at 15,000 mile change intervals they could go another 3-5k miles due to soot level. All other elements were in tolerance as well. Bear in mind that they leaked enough oil that there were several quarts

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Some prime power stationary diesels can have centrifugal filters as well. As do some small motorcycles! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 $23 at Wally World

2014-07-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
As did Fiats, Renaults, and Simcas in the '60s and 70's. It was in the crank pulley. They did not have oil filters. You pulled the cover from the crank pulley and dug out the compressed sludge. On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 9:09 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Some prime

[MBZ] Mobil 1 15-50 and valve adjustment OM617

2013-06-27 Thread David Kristin Gilmore
I finally got around to checking the valve adjustment on my 83 300SD. It has been starting well (3 or 4 seconds preglow with my manual push button system) and sounding good but it had been 31,000 miles since the last adjustment when I bought the car. The manual says 15,000 mile

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale

2012-09-14 Thread RELNGSON
...Is that sale still going?.. All this month at NAPA. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale

2012-09-14 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
So is the discount taken at register or do I have to mail in one of those rebate things? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 14, 2012, at 4:16 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Is that sale still going?.. All this month at NAPA. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

[MBZ] Mobil 1 sale NAPA

2012-09-14 Thread Dieselhead
Both or one So is the discount taken at register or do I have to mail in one of those rebate things? Yes, Napa is $5.89 a quart Then you get a rebate and send that in too. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale NAPA

2012-09-14 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Thanks. Will go get me some! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 14, 2012, at 6:44 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Both or one So is the discount taken at register or do I have to mail in one of those rebate things? Yes, Napa is $5.89 a quart Then you get a rebate and send that in too.

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale NAPA

2012-09-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Speaking of m1 I looked at one pep boys last week the proper oil for my gl was 12.49. I just looked at the store across town and it was 9.99 a qt. quite a difference. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 14, 2012, at 6:06 PM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks. Will go get me some!

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale NAPA

2012-09-14 Thread Dieselhead
Thanks. Will go get me some! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 14, 2012, at 6:44 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Both or one So is the discount taken at register or do I have to mail in one of those rebate things? Yes, Napa is $5.89 a quart Then you get a rebate and send that in too.

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale NAPA

2012-09-14 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Yes, that's what I understood. You answered clearly:) Sent from my iPhone On Sep 14, 2012, at 7:28 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks. Will go get me some! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 14, 2012, at 6:44 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Both or one So is the discount

[MBZ] Mobil 1

2012-09-13 Thread Dieselhead
There is a rebate out for mobil 1 and there is also one out for Delvac. If you buy on the NAPA sale, and get the rebate, you might get the Mobil 1 at 2005 prices. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale

2012-09-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I don't swear they have the eps or whatever you call it formula. If you see it there let me know. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2012, at 12:25 AM, relng...@aol.com wrote: NAPA has Mobil 1 on sale right now for $5.89 qt. I may pick up enough for a couple of changes this week. RLE

[MBZ] Mobil 1 sale

2012-09-04 Thread RELNGSON
NAPA has Mobil 1 on sale right now for $5.89 qt. I may pick up enough for a couple of changes this week. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Mobil 1 sale

2010-08-06 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
NAPA (at least here) has M1 on sale for $5.79/qt until the end of the month. No jugs, but I found some 15w-50. Our local evil W mart doesn't seem to have 15w-50 in jugs anymore either. FWIW Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale

2010-08-06 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale NAPA (at least here) has M1 on sale for $5.79/qt until the end of the month. No jugs, but I found some 15w-50. Our local evil W mart doesn't seem to have 15w-50 in jugs anymore either. FWIW Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale

2010-08-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I'll have to check out our local NAPA stores, I still haven't found a decent source/price since Wal-Mart dropped it. I haven't bought it at WalMart since the last time I saw it for $19.88/5 qt about three years ago. Lately I've been

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale

2010-08-06 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
: Friday, August 06, 2010 7:47 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale NAPA (at least here) has M1 on sale for $5.79/qt until the end of the month. No jugs, but I found some 15w-50. Our local evil W mart doesn't seem to have 15w-50 in jugs anymore either. FWIW Dwight Dwight E

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale

2010-08-06 Thread Curt Raymond
degco...@cox.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale Message-ID: 001401cb355d$25303ca0$6f90b5...@net Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii NAPA (at least here) has M1 on sale for $5.79/qt until the end of the month. No jugs, but I found some 15w-50

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale

2010-08-06 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 12:44 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale Good price, wish I had a NAPA handy. I wonder if I can get the 'Zone to match it? I'll be doing an oil change on the '78 tomorrow so we'll be able to match

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 sale

2010-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
thats why I just gave up and use dino oil. Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: NAPA (at least here) has M1 on sale for $5.79/qt until the end of the month. No jugs, but I found some 15w-50. Our local evil W mart doesn't seem to have 15w-50 in jugs anymore either. FWIW Dwight Dwight E. Giles,

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 at Walmart

2009-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond
. -Curt Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 18:44:51 -0500 From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 at Walmart To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 20090603184451.4a980b82.fmi...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII LarryT wrote: While in W'Mart yesterday

[MBZ] Mobil 1 at Walmart

2009-06-03 Thread LarryT
While in W'Mart yesterday I noticed a couple of Gallon jugs of 5W40 Turbo/Diesel Oil on sale for 1/2 price of $11. Bought both gallons for the 300D ;-) but couldn;t find any other jugs. Is Walmart dropping this flavor of M1? Or is Mobil dropping it? As soon as I get really acclimated to

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 at Walmart

2009-06-03 Thread Fmiser
LarryT wrote: While in W'Mart yesterday I noticed a couple of Gallon jugs of 5W40 Turbo/Diesel Oil on sale for 1/2 price of $11. Bought both gallons for the 300D ;-) but couldn;t find any other jugs. Last time I looked at my local WalMart they didn't have any Mobil1 that was thicker that

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 at Walmart

2009-06-03 Thread Allan Streib
Last time I was at Wal-Mart they did not have any M1 except 5W-30 in the big jugs. Looks like they are paring back their inventory of the stuff, at least locally. LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net writes: While in W'Mart yesterday I noticed a couple of Gallon jugs of 5W40 Turbo/Diesel Oil on sale

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 at Walmart

2009-06-03 Thread winmutt
$11 for mobil1? Wow. I will go check tonight. -Rolf Allan Streib wrote: Last time I was at Wal-Mart they did not have any M1 except 5W-30 in the big jugs. Looks like they are paring back their inventory of the stuff, at least locally. LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net writes: While in W'Mart

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 at Walmart

2009-06-03 Thread Greg Fiorentino
: [MBZ] Mobil 1 at Walmart Last time I was at Wal-Mart they did not have any M1 except 5W-30 in the big jugs. Looks like they are paring back their inventory of the stuff, at least locally. LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net writes: While in W'Mart yesterday I noticed a couple of Gallon jugs of 5W40

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 at Walmart

2009-06-03 Thread Rich Thomas
I went to the local El Mercado de Wal last week and they had about 8 kinds of M1, and it was $22 a jug. I bought 3 10W30s (extended range) to change oil in 3 vehicles, they had the turbodiesel truck, 15W50, and all the other flavors too, lots of it. You should ask if you want something, I'm

[MBZ] Mobil 1 trans fluid

2009-05-01 Thread Anthony Galioto
I am going to change the auto trans fluid on a 1983 240D. This list seems to recommend Mobil 1 fluid. I can only find Mobile 1 Mercon. Is it alright to use in this tranny or should I stick with the regular fluid? If not can you recommend what I should use. The tranny is shifting rough lately

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 trans fluid

2009-05-01 Thread tyler
My understanding is that they no longer sell bottles that say DEXTRON, but that everyone is using the Mercon labeled bottle in their benzes, and it works great. I suspect that it's really the same stuff with a different label for legal reasons: I think it's compatible with older versions of

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 trans fluid

2009-05-01 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
-Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Galioto Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 7:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Mobil 1 trans fluid I am going to change the auto trans fluid on a 1983 240D. This list seems

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