Re: [MBZ] King pin Grease OIL
Hi, Compressor oil: Menards Ed in Chicago [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I get mine at N.A.P.A. Pete -- Original message -- From: "M.Affzaal.Khan" > Oddly my power washer specifies 30 grade non detergent oil in the pump. > not quite readily available everywhere. > > mak > > > > Of course there are important differences between S- and C-rated oils, and > > of course there are applications where certain gear oils are bad. Whether > > this is stated on the label is entirely irrelevant. A bottle of brake > > fluid doesn't usually state on it that it should not be used in a > > mineral-oil-based brake system, but it shouldn't be used there, and doing > > so will destroy the system! But years and years of experience tells > > people, generically, that all brake systems take DOT3/4 brake fluid. But > > not ALL brake systems do... > > > > S rated oil which does NOT also have a C rating, particularly the new > > energy-saving oils, will indeed destroy a diesel engine. This is due to > > the reduction of additives, especially ZDDP (apparently bad for cat > > converters), the absence of will make short work of the wristpins in a > > diesel engine. Diesel-rated oils have ZDDP in much higher quantities, > > which is why people with older gasoline engines with flat tappets are now > > switching to diesel-grade oil (or using niche products like Amsoil, which > > still has high ZDDP) to prevent cam failure. > > > > Transmissions designed for GL4 oil (ie. many older manual transmissions) > > will be destroyed by GL5 oil because the higher sulfur in GL5 will attack > > yellow metals, including brass synchros and some bushings. > > > ___ > 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 ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] King pin Grease OIL
Thanks for the input . may have to replace it more frequently. mak - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 4:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] King pin Grease OIL > > > "M.Affzaal.Khan" wrote: >> >> Oddly my power washer specifies 30 grade non detergent oil in the >> pump. >> not quite readily available everywhere. > > The idea behind non detergent oil is that the dirt will settle out and > stay in the bottom of the sump instead of circulating through the moving > parts. In your pump example, it might be specified to reduce foaming > of the oil. > > ___ > 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: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.14.10/1070 - Release Date: > 10/14/2007 9:22 AM > ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] King pin Grease OIL
I get mine at N.A.P.A. Pete -- Original message -- From: "M.Affzaal.Khan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Oddly my power washer specifies 30 grade non detergent oil in the pump. > not quite readily available everywhere. > > mak > > > > Of course there are important differences between S- and C-rated oils, and > > of course there are applications where certain gear oils are bad. Whether > > this is stated on the label is entirely irrelevant. A bottle of brake > > fluid doesn't usually state on it that it should not be used in a > > mineral-oil-based brake system, but it shouldn't be used there, and doing > > so will destroy the system! But years and years of experience tells > > people, generically, that all brake systems take DOT3/4 brake fluid. But > > not ALL brake systems do... > > > > S rated oil which does NOT also have a C rating, particularly the new > > energy-saving oils, will indeed destroy a diesel engine. This is due to > > the reduction of additives, especially ZDDP (apparently bad for cat > > converters), the absence of will make short work of the wristpins in a > > diesel engine. Diesel-rated oils have ZDDP in much higher quantities, > > which is why people with older gasoline engines with flat tappets are now > > switching to diesel-grade oil (or using niche products like Amsoil, which > > still has high ZDDP) to prevent cam failure. > > > > Transmissions designed for GL4 oil (ie. many older manual transmissions) > > will be destroyed by GL5 oil because the higher sulfur in GL5 will attack > > yellow metals, including brass synchros and some bushings. > > > ___ > 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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] King pin Grease OIL
"M.Affzaal.Khan" wrote: > > Oddly my power washer specifies 30 grade non detergent oil in the pump. > not quite readily available everywhere. The idea behind non detergent oil is that the dirt will settle out and stay in the bottom of the sump instead of circulating through the moving parts. In your pump example, it might be specified to reduce foaming of the oil. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] King pin Grease OIL
That's not an uncommon specification for a small engine transmission or compressor. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of M.Affzaal.Khan Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 11:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] King pin Grease OIL Oddly my power washer specifies 30 grade non detergent oil in the pump. not quite readily available everywhere. mak > Of course there are important differences between S- and C-rated oils, and > of course there are applications where certain gear oils are bad. Whether > this is stated on the label is entirely irrelevant. A bottle of brake > fluid doesn't usually state on it that it should not be used in a > mineral-oil-based brake system, but it shouldn't be used there, and doing > so will destroy the system! But years and years of experience tells > people, generically, that all brake systems take DOT3/4 brake fluid. But > not ALL brake systems do... > > S rated oil which does NOT also have a C rating, particularly the new > energy-saving oils, will indeed destroy a diesel engine. This is due to > the reduction of additives, especially ZDDP (apparently bad for cat > converters), the absence of will make short work of the wristpins in a > diesel engine. Diesel-rated oils have ZDDP in much higher quantities, > which is why people with older gasoline engines with flat tappets are now > switching to diesel-grade oil (or using niche products like Amsoil, which > still has high ZDDP) to prevent cam failure. > > Transmissions designed for GL4 oil (ie. many older manual transmissions) > will be destroyed by GL5 oil because the higher sulfur in GL5 will attack > yellow metals, including brass synchros and some bushings. ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] King pin Grease OIL
Oddly my power washer specifies 30 grade non detergent oil in the pump. not quite readily available everywhere. mak > Of course there are important differences between S- and C-rated oils, and > of course there are applications where certain gear oils are bad. Whether > this is stated on the label is entirely irrelevant. A bottle of brake > fluid doesn't usually state on it that it should not be used in a > mineral-oil-based brake system, but it shouldn't be used there, and doing > so will destroy the system! But years and years of experience tells > people, generically, that all brake systems take DOT3/4 brake fluid. But > not ALL brake systems do... > > S rated oil which does NOT also have a C rating, particularly the new > energy-saving oils, will indeed destroy a diesel engine. This is due to > the reduction of additives, especially ZDDP (apparently bad for cat > converters), the absence of will make short work of the wristpins in a > diesel engine. Diesel-rated oils have ZDDP in much higher quantities, > which is why people with older gasoline engines with flat tappets are now > switching to diesel-grade oil (or using niche products like Amsoil, which > still has high ZDDP) to prevent cam failure. > > Transmissions designed for GL4 oil (ie. many older manual transmissions) > will be destroyed by GL5 oil because the higher sulfur in GL5 will attack > yellow metals, including brass synchros and some bushings. ___ 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
