And another very good idea. I will put in an order with Gary for a case of filters. I have two cars that take them, so will probably need a bunch
clay > On Mar 29, 2017, at 10:24 PM, G Mann via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > I've been using the auto trans fluid flush trick for several years, over > several cars. It's been pretty successful. On more than one old abused > beater I've done compression check prior to and after a couple of flushes, > found that apparently the carbon gunk around the rings got freed up and saw > a measurable increase in compression. Nothing dramatic, but perhaps 30 psi, > post flush with trans fluid added. > > Also, I do mid cycle oil filter changes on the beaters... helps pick up > more of the trash that is floating around..and costs less than a full oil > change.. ie.. drive a 1000 miles, change filter.. > > FWIW... Hope it helps. > > On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 9:39 PM, clay via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > >> I like that idea. >> >> Good inexpensive flush and not as expensive as using M1 for the few months >> it would be in use. >> >> clay >> >> >>> On Mar 29, 2017, at 7:40 PM, G Mann via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >>> >>> I have used a Qt. of cheap automatic transmission fluid as an engine >> flush >>> agent prior to oil change on engines that have loads of "gunk and junk" >>> from prior owners lack of attention. >>> >>> I add a qt, bring the engine up to operating temp, take it for a "short >>> drive" [around the block twice, kind of short drive] then dump the oil >> and >>> let it drain well. >>> >>> Auto trans fluid is loaded with detergent additives that do a pretty good >>> job of dissolving crud. It's cheap, and has some lubrication. Usually by >>> third oil change, oil looks "normal used" instead of something from the >>> crude oil barrel. >>> >>> On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 5:34 PM, clay via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> IT probably does not. I am hoping to get it running smoother, by >> driving >>>> regularly, and that will assist the gunk to flow to filters, and some >> Snake >>>> Oil additions just prior to oil change will help. Once it is less of a >>>> slug, then M1 can be used to have better cleaning >>>> >>>>> On Mar 29, 2017, at 5:14 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I doubt rotella can clean like Mobil 1. >>>>> -- >>>>> Max Dillon >>>>> Charleston SC >>>>> '87 300TD >>>>> '95 E300 >>>>> >>>>> On March 29, 2017 8:12:50 PM EDT, clay via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>> I had a good stock of Rotella that has been fed to the cars this past >>>>>> year. Both diesels are still in the flush stage with dino until I am >>>>>> happy that enough gunk has been removed. Then I will use M1. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I no longer have the time to do huge road trips. I might be able to >>>>>> pull off some 600 mile round trips. At present the weather is not >>>>>> behaving. In like a Lion out like a Lamb, my toosh! Weather service >>>>>> is issuing wind warnings. >>>>>> >>>>>> Maybe I just do 2k swaps until Winter. >>>>>> >>>>>> clay >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mar 29, 2017, at 6:14 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes >>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Put good oil in it and drive it like it was made for. Go visit boy >>>>>> child again...Do your first couple changes at lower mileage, then pull >>>>>> an analysis so you really know what you've got. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -Curt >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I would get some Kreen (from Kroil) rather than that lame stuff form >>>>>> FLAPS. Read up on it - supposed to really clean out gunky engines. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -D >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Mar 29, 2017, at 12:36 AM, clay via Mercedes >>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Since Allen is going to be my DD for the future, I am taking many >>>>>> hours to get her a little more reliable. The W220 is going to be >>>>>> coming back, but I do not trust it. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I got the SD with what I am sure was long delayed fluid care. I >>>>>> have not done PS or brake fluid, but the oils got swapped for fresh >>>>>> along with fluids. The Diff goo was just nasty. Stank and black as >>>>>> tar. It was removed and I ran some fresh until it no longer had black >>>>>> crud. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Engine oil was pretty thick and black as well. I could not feel >>>>>> much in the way of granularity in the old fluid, and poured a fresh >>>>>> quart through to help flush the old. Before the change, the oil >>>>>> pressure was pegged at speed, and around 2 bar at idle. After the >>>>>> change I still peg under usage, but now idle pressure is between 1.5 >> to >>>>>> 1.0 bar when hot. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have about 200 miles on the new oil. I wonder if I should run it >>>>>> the full 3k miles, or do a change a bit sooner. Maybe use Marvel >>>>>> Mystery oil or SeaFoam to give it a good scrubbing for a few minutes >>>>>> before the next change over. >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> 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 >> >> > _______________________________________ > 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
