Foul, I stated that I pulled the plug. I know that M/B would rather that we suck it out. You can't do it that way very effectively in most other cars. BTW, I never had luck with a TopSider, I found it messy and counterproductive. YMMV and I'm happy for you.
Pete On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:01:40 -0500, you wrote: >You asked:<<Can you quote source? >> > >>From the MB WSM - it says: "Suction engine oil via dipstick tube with engine >at operating temperature." Sec 0101.05 - shown for my 91 300D 2.5T > >Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) >www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts >Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil >PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net >Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs >. > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Peter T. Arnold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 4:44 PM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] best drainage strategy > > >> Never saw a "Manufacture's Recommendation" on this. Can you quote >> source? >> Of course a dealer will change warm, he moves the cold car off the lot >> into his shop and drains it. Would you really pay a dealer to get the >> car hot at $75/hr.? I think not. >> >> Pete >> >> On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:04:42 +1030, you wrote: >> >>>The theory behind the hot drain is that all the little particles of >>>nastiness are suspended in the oil and most get flushed out, whereas the >>>cold method has a drawback in which the particles settle on the bottom >>>of the pan and in other places around the engine. >>>I'll stick with the manufacturer recommended way of doing things, which >>>is a hot drain. >>> >>>Hendrik >>> >>>Peter T. Arnold wrote: >>>> For about 40 years now I've been draining my oil cold, after car sits >>>> overnight.. My theory is that all of the oil went to the pan after >>>> last hot shut-down. >>>> I pull the plug, go in the house and demand breakfast from my Kitchen >>>> Wench. >>>> After 1 hour I go out, the dripping has stopped, I replace plug, >>>> chance the cold filter (No burns here), refill with proper weight and >>>> I'm off to the races. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Pete Arnold >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>>_______________________________________ >>>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 >> >> -- >> >> Regards, >> >> Peter T. Arnold >> >> 2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 19Kmi, No problems! >> 1987 300SDL 286 KMI Relocated to Cleveland, home of R&R >> 1995 F-250 PowerChoke 199Kmi >> 1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen >> Wife has a Cruizer, 87 Kmi, as reliable as an Ice Box, the car that is! >> >> _______________________________________ >> 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 >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.6/1150 - Release Date: >> 11/24/2007 5:58 PM >> >> > > >_______________________________________ >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 -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 19Kmi, No problems! 1987 300SDL 286 KMI Relocated to Cleveland, home of R&R 1995 F-250 PowerChoke 199Kmi 1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen Wife has a Cruizer, 87 Kmi, as reliable as an Ice Box, the car that is! _______________________________________ 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
