No, I had a disagreement with one of their franchisees. They refused to do anything to even partially correct the situation or even own up to any responsibility. Their attitude was not just indifferent but hostile. The actual dollar ammount this cost me was not worth legal action but because of how they handled it I did swear off buying their gasoline and other products (prior to this I used to prefer them when I had a choice).
Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes: > Is it because of the commercials with the banners the cars drove through? > > https://youtu.be/7p90_8JJQUI > > -D > >> On Oct 5, 2020, at 3:13 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> I use Chevon Delo in my OM617s. >> >> I have a 30 year old grudge against Shell so I avoid their products. >> >> Allan >> >> G Mann via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes: >> >>> Besides the Mercedes fleet I also own and operate 5 Ford F350 with the 7.3 >>> diesel engine and one F 450, also 7.3 engine. >>> Rotella oil in those engines leaks and blows out... fresh oil change and >>> 1,500 miles I lose a quart.. all the engines are in good shape, wear and >>> maintenance wise.. >>> When I removed the Rotella oil and shifted to Castrol Diesel oil... each >>> engine immediately did not lose oil, or leak oil. Since then, I've tried >>> other diesel oils [all 15 / 40 wt] with no oil loss... as soon as I do a >>> shift back to Rotella... oil loss... >>> >>> So.. Rotella is on my "don't like list".. for the trucks, and everything >>> else in the diesel fleet. >>> >>> On Mon, Oct 5, 2020 at 5:40 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Why are you not a fan of Rotella? What oil do you like? >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On Oct 4, 2020, at 10:44 PM, G Mann via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Change the fuel filter now... and travel with a spare.. >>>>> >>>>> Oil "should make the trip" with the miles it has since last change... >>>>> However.. it's been driven only short trips and been setting a lot, which >>>>> is perfect to absorb moisture.... I would change oil and filter before >>>>> taking the road. >>>>> I'm not a fan of Rotella... you get to pick what you put in it. Diesel >>>>> synthetic has won me over... 15-40 wt... >>>>> >>>>> I'm a Ford Powerstroke guy and I have friends who drive Cummins Dodges... >>>>> have a look at: >>>>> www.Oilburners.net >>>>> Discussion board that has a very active group for Cummins and good folks >>>>> [has another one for Fords, where I visit] >>>>> >>>>>> On Sun, Oct 4, 2020 at 7:26 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < >>>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> My pops and I swapped trucks. He wanted my 2016 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi 80k >>>>>> miles, I get his2005 Dodge 2500 SLT Cummins 5.7 4x4 112k miles, and a >>>> $4k >>>>>> check. Drove here to Illinois to make the swap. He was trying to guilt >>>> me >>>>>> into it saying I’d feel bad if my 85 year old father somehow fell and >>>> broke >>>>>> a hip while climbing into a 2500 4x4 while knowing he wanted my truck. >>>>>> He bought it new when he still lived in AZ. Up until last year he towed >>>>>> around a backhoe he had that he used to dig holes to set septic tanks. >>>>>> Right around Thanksgiving last year he sold the backhoe, finally ready >>>> to >>>>>> really retire at 85. Since then, he has barley driven it except for the >>>>>> occasional trip to Menards. >>>>>> Three questions. I know nothing yet about Cummins 5.7 engines yet. The >>>> oil >>>>>> (Rotella non-synthetic) is a year old, a little less than 1000 miles on >>>> it. >>>>>> Should I change the oil before I head back or change it after the 1850 >>>> mile >>>>>> trip back...or both? Also, should i change or anticipate having to >>>> change >>>>>> the fuel filter on the way back? What else should i be concerned about >>>>>> before we take off? >>>>>> >>>>>> Bob R >>>>>> _______________________________________ 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
