I only change oil twice a year (5-7 k miles of city driving, plus the odd trip to NYC is all I do), so freqeuncy of oil changes is not an issue.
On 8/25/05, Dave M. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There are benefits to using M-1 that are irrelevant to climate. For > example the OM6x0 hydraulic lifters often won't be quiet without > synthetics. And I've got better things to do than kill my precious > time changing oil every month or two instead of once per year. > > Since there's no extra cost involved (if using extended drain > intervals) there's really no reason NOT to use it. The myths about > engines springing leaks are mostly BS, and in the few cases where that > was an issue, it wasn't a NEW leak... it was an existing leak that > simply increased. M-1 won't make up for your poor maintenance and > relucatance to replaces leaking gaskets & seals. In some rare cases > M-1 has actually slowed or stopped leaks, from the additive package > swelling the seals, but this is not very common. I have no idea what > "operating abnormalities" you are talking about, the vast majority > notice their engines run quieter and smoother with synthetics. > > Don't knock it until you've tried it, ok? > > -dm > > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:32:09 -0400 > > From: andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Oil Filter > > > > I don't mean to denigrate anyone's choices regarding the use of M1 but > > I do reject the notion that it is some sort of panacea that makes it > > the lubricant of choice for everyone. While it may be superior to > > regular oil in its chemical and physical characteristics (which can be > > scientifically proven), for some of us that doesn't matter, based on > > such criteria as where we live 9climatic conditions), our driving > > habits, and how devoted we are to our cars. > > > > I've also read on the list of issues associated with transitioning an > > engine over to M1 from conventional oil, such as leaks and operating > > abnormalities in the adjustment period. This, coupled with the added > > expense, is why I am not going to switch my 276 K wagon from Pennzoil > > or Rotella or whatever happens to be on sale (that is MB Approved, of > > course) to M1. As regards filters, I draw the line and only use Mann, > > Knecht, or Hengst. > > _______________________________________ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
