Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Interesting thread. I’ll be buying oil for the S430 shortly. I run 15W-50 in
everything here, mainly due to the heat. I’m wondering if that’s not such a
good idea in the S430?
Agree with Kaleb, I went through this three years ago.
0W40 euro car oils for M112
Cool. I have a partial 5 quart jug from when I moved the older M119s up to the
15W-50. Guess I’ll only need one to make up what I’ll need.
Thanks!
I do find it interesting that there are stickers under the hood that say
“Mercedes-Benz recommends Mobil1 oil” but there’s nothing specifying the
112 is v6 113 v8
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On May 31, 2015, at 1:00 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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I have 3 112/113 engines and that is what I run
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On May 31, 2015, at 11:33 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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Dan
It was past time, so today I changed the oil and filter on my
wife's 560 SL. (I drive it, too.) To do this you really have
to jack up the car and do it old-school, so I did. For a change
I didn't get too oily doing this.
While I had the car up, though, it was time to replace the loose
center
Lab analysis from my OM603 OM606 say otherwise...
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'95 E300
On May 31, 2015 11:52:15 AM EDT, Curly McLain via Mercedes
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0w-40 Euro car formula. I'd use that in all your Mercedes.
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'87 300TD
'95 E300
What are you saying?
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Lab analysis from my OM603 OM606 say otherwise...
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'87 300TD
'95 E300
On May 31, 2015 11:52:15 AM EDT, Curly McLain via Mercedes
That's because all Floridians get the privilege of subsidizing (via FL
windstorm rider) uninsurable millionaires homes and ritzy developments built
right on the ocean and other places where they should not be.
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I used Castrol SynBlend 10w40 at my last oil change. The '97 E420 seems to
like it just fine. :)
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Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
This is in general, not MB Specific: I don't know where the break is,
0w-40 Euro car formula. I'd use that in all your Mercedes.
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'95 E300
Not for OM61x and OM60x engines. too thin
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Interesting thread. I’ll be buying oil for the S430 shortly. I run 15W-50 in
everything here, mainly due to the heat. I’m wondering if that’s not such a
good idea in the S430?
Dan
On May 31, 2015, at 11:52 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
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0w-40 Euro car
Holy. For $1500, slap a rebuilt compressor on it and drive it into the ground.
When you’re done, sell off the parts for a profit.
I would be so all over that if it was close by. Even though I have nowhere to
park it.
Dan
On May 31, 2015, at 12:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Aha! I guess things change. I became a halfback (one-time Yankee who lived
in FL but later moved halfway back) 10 years ago, right after Katrina
(although that was not a factor). Back then my FL homeowners and flood
insurance was not bad (less than$2K); the bayou lot with 19 ft elevation was
Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
This is in general, not MB Specific: I don't know where the break is,
somewhere around mid 90s to 2000, but post 2000 gas engines need thin
oil, and 15-50 may do damage, unless it is really worn. most are 0W-20
and some are 0W-30.
The viscosity requirements
You need to find someone to check it out. Isn’t Marmelstein in Arkieland? I
know he’s in northern Arkieland, but he’s got to be closer.
Dan
On May 31, 2015, at 12:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
It's about 4 hours away from me, I am just concerned
Black - hafta let it go.
Wilton
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Subject: [MBZ] The car poos should have
I don't know if this stuff would help, but the aviation version is the
only oil additive that is recommended almost universally. Note that the
reason is that it sticks to the cam in between engine runs, to keep tha cam
from rusting, which is a major cause of engine wear in seldom flown
aircraft. I
Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
Agree with Kaleb, I went through this three years ago.
0W40 euro car oils for M112 and M113.
What is M112 and M113? is that the v6 E320 gas engine?
Yes, 112 is the '98-up 320 V-6 with 18 valves and 12 spark plugs.
113 is the 430 V-8 with 24 valves and
Interesting piece about Gullah (near Chuckietown, SC) baskets on CBS's
Sunday Morning.
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I have 3 112/113 engines and that is what I run
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Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Interesting thread. I'll be buying oil for the S430 shortly. I
run 15W-50 in everything here, mainly
Thank you!
Dan
On May 31, 2015, at 4:40 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
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Very nice!
Greg
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It was about two years ago that the Feds announced they would be “adjusting”
the flood insurance program premiums to better reflect a particular property’s
risk. Needless to say that freaked a lot of people out.
It happened, but they tempered it a little so owners didn’t get slammed in one
It's about 4 hours away from me, I am just concerned about how much hail damage
it has. If it really is just the hood and trunk those can be replaced if pdr is
too expensive. I would bet it's the evap leaking but your super lazy ac sealer
would probably work.
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You want to run the 0w40 in that 113 engine.
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On May 31, 2015, at 11:14 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Interesting thread. I’ll be buying oil for the S430 shortly. I run 15W-50
in everything here, mainly due to the heat. I’m wondering if
The emergency flashers worked for awhile and then quit, too.
You replace the fuse lately? A bit of deoxit on the fuse
contacts isn't a bad idea.
-- Jim
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That's more our wonderful Federal flood program. Laws and regulations have
changed significantly to shift more of the burden to the insured with higher
and higher premiums and deductibles.
Dan
On May 31, 2015, at 3:24 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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That's
Very nice!
Greg
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A big “Thank you!” to Rich for connecting me with the now former
He added more photos but not of the hail damage which is what I asked for. Car
sure looks clean though. Wonder what the chances are that it just needs an ac
compressor.
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The best angle to try and solve a problem is the tryangle.
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Slow day in Michigan.
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I have 3 112/113 engines and that is what I run
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On May 31, 2015, at 11:33 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Interesting thread. I’ll be buying oil for the S430 shortly. I run 15W-50
in everything here, mainly
Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
What are you saying?
Looks like Max is saying that 0W40 doesn't cause wear metals in the analysis on
his 603 and 606.
Seems like a lot of people from Marshall on down have said a 602/603 is noisier
on 0W40 than on 5W40.
Mitch.
In NC, too.
Beginning to think about what lubrication/oil I should us on/in my mobility
scooter. Any recommendations?
119 probably not good enough.
Wilton
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Wear metals were within limits using the oil I recommended on those two engines.
Larry - do you still have that spreadsheet with all the lab results for various
customers cars? Did that show oil brand and weight, as well as engine type?
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'95 E300
On May
Well you must realize that 420 doesn't refer to 0420, but to 1620...the time
that the potheads were through with classes and time to light up. They're
NEVER awake at 0420 unless it's late party time.
Greg
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It don't hurt nothing. I used a lot of it in my '83 240D back in the day when I
had no good place to plug in a block heater and we had a super cold winter.
That car leaked it real bad though. Leaked 5w40 a bit less while still starting
okay so I switched to that. It did make a little more noise
Nope, we called the UN425. Apparently my coworkers do know how to use Google.
-Curt
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Subject: 420
So Curt, you are
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Well the dude just sold it. Crap. Oh well
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You need to find someone to check it out. Isn’t Marmelstein in Arkieland? I
know he’s in northern Arkieland, but he’s got to be closer.
BTW what chassis is this?
I saw one today flooded out on RT2 in MA. For those that know Concord RT2 makes
a right turn (eastbound) which they've got under construction. Apparently
drainage there is inadequate, the travel lane had 6-8 of water in it which the
Jetta forded just fine. The turnoff
Its cool but its a lot of money for a lawn mower.
For that price you could have 2 plastic MTDs, unless you're mowing a lot of
grass its not worth it. If you're mowing that much grass you should plant some
trees. :)
-Curt
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On May 31, 2015, at 9:29 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
BTW what chassis is this?
I saw one today flooded out on RT2 in MA. For those that know Concord RT2
makes a right turn (eastbound) which they've got under construction.
I'd guess April 20 got the title of pot day AFTER the pot heads at Berkley used
that time as their official start of smoke. 420 goes back a long way.
-Curt
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Wheh dat lady be at be makin dem Gullah basket own da teevee? She be up dere
moun pleasant o she be dere in Chastun?
--R (sent from my miniPad)
On May 31, 2015, at 11:55 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I new Rich he gib us de strait poo on dem basket.
De lady on de TV
One of the classes I teach is coded UN422. When we brought out another class
for its little brother product some of my colleagues suggested naming it the
UN420. I said there was no way I was going to teach 420 but I wouldn't explain.
I figured they ought to know how to work google by now.
-Curt
BTW hippy 420 would actually be 1620 not 0420.
-Curt
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So Curt, you are teaching a course on 420? LOL.
On May 31, 2015 10:40 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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One of the classes I teach is coded UN422. When we brought out another
class for its little brother product some of my colleagues suggested naming
it the UN420. I
You gotta watch out -- some of the baskets sorta look nice to the tourists but
aren't well made like a true artist does ( and there are a few of them around
and their baskets are mighty spendy). My wife, unfortunately, has learned the
discernment...
Miss Betsy she set up in de ro up dere n
Here's something interesting I've never heard of: the W122.
http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/design-history-packards-request-almost-fulfilled-by-mercedes-benz/
Tom
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He who hesitates is lost.
On May 31, 2015 9:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Well the dude just sold it. Crap. Oh well
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On May 31, 2015, at 11:56 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
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You need to find someone to
420 refers to April 20 declared to be world pot day.
On May 31, 2015 9:07 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
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Well you must realize that 420 doesn't refer to 0420, but to 1620...the
time
that the potheads were through with classes and time to light up. They're
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/420_(cannabis_culture)
Rick
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He who hesitates is lost.
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Well the dude just sold it. Crap. Oh well
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On Sun, 31 May 2015 10:26:08 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
The emergency flashers worked for awhile and then quit, too.
You replace the fuse lately? A bit of deoxit on the fuse
contacts isn't a bad idea.
I took this hint and found the fuse was good and the
Peter, isn't your VW a 2003?
AFAIK M1 5w40 doesn't carry any VW spec. Supposedly this is because they've
never applied for it and it will work fine in the older cars. I'm not sure that
applies to the PD engines in the 2003 and newer cars. I'm reasonably sure it
does NOT apply to the newest and
My understanding is that section 420 (or 4.20 or something) reefers to some law
related to illegalization of the herb mon. But I also heard that might not be
true, who knows.
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I'd
On Sun, 31 May 2015 18:06:53 -0700 Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Well you must realize that 420 doesn't refer to 0420, but to 1620...the
time that the potheads were through with classes and time to light up.
They're NEVER awake at 0420 unless it's late party time.
I new Rich he gib us de strait poo on dem basket.
De lady on de TV dis mawnin say she work 10 hour on dat basket. It sell fo
$350.
De lady an de basket dey look mighty fine, too.
Wilton
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0w-40 Euro car formula. I'd use that in all your Mercedes.
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THe engines that call for 0W-x oil have tighter clearances and are
made for the light oil. if the mfgr call for 0W-20, that is what
should be used. some call for 0W-30. the 0W-40 may be the spec for
some, but none I have seen. TO me it is an attempt to cover more
vehicles with one oil.
Craig inquires:
...oh, so you are one of those guys, you hippie.
Hippie? Please explain.
420 is an urban slang expression for marijuana.
Rick
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'Been using a drop of M1 on appropriate points occasionally on my mobility
scooter for 'bout 10 years. It maxes out at about 6 knots. S'pose if I
switch to M119, can I squeeze another knot (or even 1/2 knot) and more range
out of it?
Wilton
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I'll second that, glad to hear that Shirley's recovering is going well.
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'Hope the rest of her recovery goes well and quickly and your trips
remain
safe.
Wilton
On Sat, 30 May 2015 22:46:01 -0500 Mountain Man via Mercedes
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Craig wrote:
I started my class at CNM in Albuquerque on 26 May. I get up at
0420...,
...oh, so you are one of those guys, you hippie.
Hippie? Please explain.
Our alarm goes off at 0420
On Sun, 31 May 2015 03:32:31 + Fred Moir fredh.s...@hotmail.com
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Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.
Thank you, Fred, for the PDF of two pages of 83-300. That shows exactly
what I need. Hopefully the 240D's wiring is the same as that of the 300D
in this area.
Craig
On Sun, 31 May 2015 00:53:42 -0400 Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Does this help:
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/12265/disc_2/program/ETM/80_240.pdf
Thank you, Scott. Yes, it does have what I need (on page 112). It also
has a lot of other electrical
On Sat, 30 May 2015 22:40:05 -0500 Mountain Man via Mercedes
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Craig wrote:
Does someone have a copy of the electrical schematic that shows the
emergency/turn signal flasher and how it hooks up to the car's wiring?
What year W123?
1982 240D
Let me look at
On Sun, 31 May 2015 06:19:48 -0600 Craig via Mercedes
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Does this help:
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/12265/disc_2/program/ETM/80_240.pdf
Thank you,
Z
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Date: Sun, May 31, 2015 07:45
On Sun, 31
On Sun, 31 May 2015 07:10:17 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes
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I'll second that, glad to hear that Shirley's recovering is going well.
Thank you, Max.
Craig
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'Hope the rest of her recovery goes well and quickly and your trips
remain safe.
Thank you, Wilton.
Craig
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Craig: Go to this site:
http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/12265/disc_2/program/matrix6.htm
Then follow the menus to your exact year/model and go to the ETM (electronic
troubleshooting manual).
Scott
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Need to change the oil in the 1997 S420.
Already have driven it almost 500 miles with who knows what in the sump,
probably 5w30 dino oil.
Made the trip to WallyWorld, home of the cheap Mobil 1, and found:
0W40 Euro car formula $24/5qt IIRC, this is the stuff that many 60x diesel
owners have
Truck and turbo only, it's the only on of them you mention that I KNOW
has the necessary lubricants for high friction flat surfaces -- I
don't know the design of the M119 all that well, but if it uses cams
running on rocker arms, it needs the high friction flat surface
lubricants.
This
On Sun, 31 May 2015 09:51:08 -0400 Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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0W40 Euro car formula $24/5qt
10W40 high mileage car formula $24/5qt.
20W50 standard formula $24/5qt.
5W40 Turbo Diesel Truck $27/4 qt.
What do you guys think I should do?
I used 0W40 in both
Craig via Mercedes wrote:
But Peter's point is still true.
And a little EPC research tells me it's got flat tappets.
119-050-08-25
So, stick with Turbo Diesel Truck or 15w50?
Or have they taken the zinc out of the 15W50 by now?
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This is in general, not MB Specific: I don't know where the break
is, somewhere around mid 90s to 2000, but post 2000 gas engines need
thin oil, and 15-50 may do damage, unless it is really worn. most
are 0W-20 and some are 0W-30.
Consult the owners manual and the approved oils list for MB
Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
I would have bought the 0w40 for a gasser, I would not use it in a diesel
I wish I knew what spec sheet to use for M119.
0W40 meets 229.3 and 229.5, which is why I use it in the M112.
From Mobil:
Their oil finder says to use 229.3 or 229.5, and
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