"Kevin Kraly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Have you changed the oil yet? If not, do you know what's in the > crankcase? For all you know, it could be something slightly thicker > than water which would explain the problem. There are MANY out > there who don't use Diesel rated oils in their diesels. In other > words, if you haven't already done it, change the oil and see what > happens.
I recently bought a Nissan truck (used) from a Nissan dealer. It was a "certified" pre-owned yada yada and one of the things they claimed they did was change the oil. You'd think it would have a OEM filter and the proper oil right? No, evidently for their used car pre-sale service they send the car across the street to K-Mart for the oil change. Had a generic filter and what seemed to be 0W-20 in it (owners manual calls for 5W-30). When I drained it it was like brown water running out. There was a lot of clatter on start up, a certain amount of which is considered "normal" for this engine but after I installed the OEM filter (with anti-drainback valve) and M1 5W-30, it was MUCH reduced. Bottom line is, unless YOU put it in, or you COMPLETELY trust your shop, you don't know WHAT fluids are in the car. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
