Re: [MBZ] buymbparts is dead drunk and rotting etc but OIL needs to be discussed
It's hard to go wrong with Delo 15w-40 although I like 5w-40 for winter. Made the block heater on my B-series not at all necessary. On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 11:10 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: The winter duty involves finding that one dry week and bundling up well so I can do a top down, cobweb cleaner ride to move fuel through things, make sure nothing has taken root inside and I can put fresh gas in the tank clay On Sep 5, 2013, at 7:13 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: I use Delo 15W-40 in everything. SL's, dodge, lawn mower, etc. Doubt your SL needs lighter oil for winter duty. -- Jim ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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] buymbparts is dead drunk and rotting etc but OIL needs to be discussed
What does the Manual say and go by that. On 9/5/2013 14:30, Randy Bennell wrote: Yes, in the cold weather, having lighter oil on start-up may be better. I just wonder as the miles pile on if things wear a bit and leave room for a bit more oil. I have been running Mobil1 in it for years. Randy On 05/09/2013 2:05 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Are you driving it year 'round? If so, you probably need to go with the lighter weight... Dan On Sep 5, 2013, at 3:00 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 05/09/2013 1:56 PM, G Mann wrote: So... help me out here.. .. Quick someone.. start an oil thread.. Grant... So, what do you think? Should I run 10-30 or 5-20 in my 02 F150 with about 175K miles? Randy ___ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3392 / Virus Database: 3222/6640 - Release Date: 09/05/13 ___ 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] buymbparts is dead drunk and rotting etc but OIL needs to be discussed
On 05/09/2013 4:23 PM, Russ Williams wrote: What does the Manual say and go by that. On 9/5/2013 14:30, Randy Bennell wrote: Yes, in the cold weather, having lighter oil on start-up may be better. I just wonder as the miles pile on if things wear a bit and leave room for a bit more oil. I have been running Mobil1 in it for years. Randy The manual says 5-20 but I think that is likely in an effort to improve mileage. I ran 5-20 in it for years but have been using 10-30 the last couple of oil changes and really see no difference in the way the engine runs. My thoughts are that it likely is not much of an issue but I also think that as the vehicle ages, a little heavier oil is probably better. Randy ___ 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] buymbparts is dead drunk and rotting etc but OIL needs to be discussed
I used 15W-40 or 20W-50 in the SLC when I had it - I don't think the older engined like the light weight oil, as they weren't engineered for it. M1, of course. On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 3:01 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I got rid of my diesels. They used M1 20-50. I have two cases or so left over. Gasser cars are pretty happy with 10-30, so will invest in M1 of that flavor. Should I use the diesel weight in the 450SL? The thicker stuff seems to work well in the old engine clay -- OK Don They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin 1775 in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. - Benjamin Franklin 1789 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 44 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] buymbparts is dead drunk and rotting etc but OIL needs to be discussed
Well I have run an '03 toda 4 cyl pickup for over 235,000 miles now on 15-40 all fleet from Wally's place. It still wants to go so that might work for you. I just have to remember to change the oil and filter every 5K miles but other then that it's worked for me. Manfred Randy Bennell wrote: So, what do you think? Should I run 10-30 or 5-20 in my 02 F150 with about 175K miles? Randy ___ 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] buymbparts is dead drunk and rotting etc but OIL needs to be discussed
Are you driving it year 'round? If so, you probably need to go with the lighter weight... Dan On Sep 5, 2013, at 3:00 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 05/09/2013 1:56 PM, G Mann wrote: So... help me out here.. .. Quick someone.. start an oil thread.. Grant... So, what do you think? Should I run 10-30 or 5-20 in my 02 F150 with about 175K miles? Randy ___ 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 ___ 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] buymbparts is dead drunk and rotting etc but OIL needs to be discussed
Yes, in the cold weather, having lighter oil on start-up may be better. I just wonder as the miles pile on if things wear a bit and leave room for a bit more oil. I have been running Mobil1 in it for years. Randy On 05/09/2013 2:05 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Are you driving it year 'round? If so, you probably need to go with the lighter weight... Dan On Sep 5, 2013, at 3:00 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 05/09/2013 1:56 PM, G Mann wrote: So... help me out here.. .. Quick someone.. start an oil thread.. Grant... So, what do you think? Should I run 10-30 or 5-20 in my 02 F150 with about 175K miles? Randy ___ 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] buymbparts is dead drunk and rotting etc but OIL needs to be discussed
I got rid of my diesels. They used M1 20-50. I have two cases or so left over. Gasser cars are pretty happy with 10-30, so will invest in M1 of that flavor. Should I use the diesel weight in the 450SL? The thicker stuff seems to work well in the old engine clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Sep 5, 2013, at 12:00 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: On 05/09/2013 1:56 PM, G Mann wrote: So... help me out here.. .. Quick someone.. start an oil thread.. Grant... So, what do you think? Should I run 10-30 or 5-20 in my 02 F150 with about 175K miles? Randy ___ 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 ___ 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] buymbparts is dead drunk and rotting etc but OIL needs to be discussed
On Sep 5, 2013, at 3:01 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Should I use the diesel weight in the 450SL? The thicker stuff seems to work well in the old engine Oil for gasoline engines in recent years has been formulated with less and less ZDDP or zinc and phosphorus. This is due to governmental mandates calling for emissions systems to last a minimum 100k miles. Oil formulated for diesels, motorcycles, and off road (racing) vehicles has way more of these compounds. http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Files/Mobil_1_Product_Guide.pdf So, yes diesel oil, or the 15w50 would make a fine lubricant for your older MB. It is probably best to follow the manufacturers instructions regarding oil viscosity and type however. They can be found here. http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolistenmain.php?entercustomer=truelanguage_id=1 More information than anyone right in the head would ever need or want about what fluids to use in your Mercedes Benz Motor Car. Rick 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] buymbparts is dead drunk and rotting etc but OIL needs to be discussed
On 05/09/2013 1:56 PM, G Mann wrote: So... help me out here.. .. Quick someone.. start an oil thread.. Grant... So, what do you think? Should I run 10-30 or 5-20 in my 02 F150 with about 175K miles? Randy ___ 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] buymbparts is dead drunk and rotting etc but OIL needs to be discussed
I use Delo 15W-40 in everything. SL's, dodge, lawn mower, etc. Doubt your SL needs lighter oil for winter duty. -- Jim ___ 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] buymbparts is dead drunk and rotting etc but OIL needs to be discussed
The winter duty involves finding that one dry week and bundling up well so I can do a top down, cobweb cleaner ride to move fuel through things, make sure nothing has taken root inside and I can put fresh gas in the tank clay On Sep 5, 2013, at 7:13 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: I use Delo 15W-40 in everything. SL's, dodge, lawn mower, etc. Doubt your SL needs lighter oil for winter duty. -- Jim ___ 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 ___ 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
