Minimum input here then I shall remain mute -- I run the asked-for weight (5-W-30, I think) Mobil 1 in both of my gas burners, including the daughter's Sunbird "school car."
On 1/10/06, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Okay, I am fully aware of the great level of debate regarding oil > brands. Dr. Booth had me convinced to switch and was going to but then > I sold the diesel. So, here's my question. Is Mobil 1 worth it in a > gas engine. I know that Mobil 1 is excellent at keeping soot in > suspension and lasts longer without breakdown in the harsh environment > of a diesel engine, but I have a few questions for my new (to me) > purchase 1990 300SEL 122k miles. > > > > 1. Should I use Mobil 1? > > 2. Does it offer the benefits that it does for diesels? > > 3. What weight should I use? > > > > These engines have some issues with valve seals after high mileage. > This car does not use/burn any oil in 3000 miles. Which makes me think > two things, it will eventually need the seals or it may have already had > them done. The original owner (bought it new sold it in 2003) had an > extended warranty and evidently had a lot of work done, so it is > possible it was already done. It had 76,000 when it was sold in 2003. > Is there any oil or additive, or snake oil that can prolong that I can > add or use to prolong the life of the valve seals? > > > > > > Donald H. Snook > > McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn & Herrington, P.A. > > 300 West Douglas > > P.O. Box 207 > > Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 > > Tel. (316) 263-5851 > > This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client > privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you > have recieved this message in error, please delete it and notify me. > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
