Lee was reported to have said > "My mechanic, a Mercedes guy (on the board
of the local MB club, etc), is
strongly resisting my desire to convert my car to synthetic oil. He's
concerned that all manner of leaks will appear. Generally I trust him on
things like this...but I'd really like to run synthetic.
I know we've already discussed this...any further thoughts? "
Lee
Same thing a mechanic who only services the finest cars Europeanin State
College PA said to me three years ago when I bought my 1977 300D and I knew
absolutely nothing about these cars. Like a deer in the headlights I
brought it in to him. This guy makes more money than a New York City brain
surgeon per hour. "oh you will get leaks" oh this oh that. Like a dentist
telling you do not brush with Flouride (so he can fill more cavities). I
avoid this guy like the latest plague we are gearing up for. All the
experts are here on this list. I tust them more than any mechanic because
they live and breath this stuff. They love it.
Speaking from my experience...You have dino/synth. oil that when you compare
is it is the same weight/sae. One works better in extreme hot cold
conditions, holds together better for a longer time, provides better
protection during cold start ups. It is by a miracle of science and
industrial production chemicaly and physically superior. Metal rubbing
metal, one lube material lasts longer and is better. It was a no brainer.
I switched a few months after owning the car. Never got one leak. I do 45
to 55K a year on her mileage wise. Mobil one, (or Amsoil if you like)
would not have it any other way. Every 10K change the lube filters, oil and
while I am at it my fuel filters. I just purchased a 1979 240D four banger
with 74K original miles . Drove it from Phoenix Az to Bellefonte PA, to get
the kinks out. First thing I will do is change it out too. Remember, lube
oil, lube oil, lube oil.
Now Marshall Both knows the exact scientific reasons, because he has spilt
more than I know about these fine machines but that is the way this degreed
engineer sees it. Hope this helps.
Regards
Tom Scordato
Bellefonte PA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee Levitt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Mercedes mailing list'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 12:20 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] changing to synthetic
My mechanic, a Mercedes guy (on the board of the local MB club, etc), is
strongly resisting my desire to convert my car to synthetic oil. He's
concerned that all manner of leaks will appear. Generally I trust him on
things like this...but I'd really like to run synthetic.
I know we've already discussed this...any further thoughts?
Thanks!
Lee
'93 300D 2.5L turbo 179K
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