BTW where does one get an analysis done? what does it typicaly cost? -------------- Original message --------------
> So you have 10K on the oil change and its only ..5%? > > OK Don wrote: > > > To corroborate Dave's statement - the oil analysis on my 300SDL > > (287,000 miles) at 10,211 miles on Mobil1 indicated 0.5% soot. I'm > > about to hit another 10k miles, and will get another analysis done. I > > am VERY impressed with the cold starting of the engines with Mobil1 - > > having used dino oil for 20 years and having to plug in the block > > heater before switching. > > > > On 8/23/05, Dave M. wrote: > > > >>1) All Mobil-1 oils can suspend 2% soot, which is when Mercedes > >>recommends changing the oil anyway. > >> > >>2) Every engine's soot production is different. My 617 engine would > >>reach that 2% limit by 5-7kmi, while my 603's are maybe 1% at 10kmi. > >>You need to test YOUR engine to find out when to change the oil. > >>Changing synthetic every 10-15k vs dino every 5k is actually cheaper > >>when you factor in the cost of filters & your time, and if you buy the > >>5qt jugs at Mall-Wart (of 5W-40) for <$20. > >> > > > > > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, > 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, > 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 > Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts > > _______________________________________ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
