[MBZ] Mobil one oil question
I think DrB answered it last week. 15W-50 does not have the soot carrying and acid neutralizing capacity of heavy duty diesel truck oil, but it far exceeds the needs of an OM603, and it mixes just fine with the diesel truck rated 5w40, so go ahead and buy three qts of it. I've got a couple of 5 qt jugs of the old 15w50 on hand for my 300SD. Ok, thanks Mitch, the key words were, far exceeds the needs of an OM603, and it mixes just fine with the diesel truck rated 5w40 I just wanted to reconfirm that. I plan on returning to Delo 400 after that (unless someone buys my 5qt jug of 5W-40 between now and when Im due for a change) Walt Lasher Seattle W140 S350
[MBZ] Mobil one oil question
I have 5 qts of M-1 Truck and SUV 5w-40 and I want to get another 3 qts to mix with it for the next oil change. What I found was M-1 15-50, now it is a CF rating but NOWHERE on the bottle does it say ANYTHING about being a Diesel. Now I know a CF rating is a Diesel rating but why dont they say so on the bottle? Just makes me wonder, can someone clarify it for me? Walt Lasher Seattle W140 S350
[MBZ] Mobil one oil question
Walt, did you hit Schucks? the august calendar coupon is for M1 @ $3.99. Yes, as a matter of fact I did. THREE of them. NONE had M-1 Diesel oil. They were recommending another oil for Diesel because of this. My original question was (more or less) is M-1 15-50 an approved Diesel and can I mix 3 qts of it with my old Truck SUV 5w-40 oil? I will be going back to Delo 400 anyway. I think M-1 went the same way as Classic Coke when it changed. Lost a lot of sales Walt Lasher Seattle W140 S350
[MBZ] Today's Diesel Prices
* Id like to know where you guys are shopping. Here in Everett, WA (30 miles North of Seattle) Diesel is $3.49-3.59 Walt Lasher Seattle W140 S350
[MBZ] Today's Diesel Prices
Ever notice when a barrel of oil goes up the price at the pump goes up that same day, BUT, when the price goes down, it takes a month for the decrease to take effect at the pump? Walt Lasher Seattle W140 S350
[MBZ] Buy, Sell, Trade, Swap, suggestions????
*I have a NEW sealed 5 qt. Container of Mobile 1 Truck SUV 5W-40 oil. Now, I either need 3 more quarts for an oil change (I need 8 qts. total) or I need to sell, trade, swap, whatever. If I cant get 3 qts. by the next change Im going back to Delo 400. Getting tired of hunting for M-1. ALSO have a NEW Mann Air Filter C23148 for: 95 300D87-89 190D 2.5 Turbo 90-93 300D Turbo. The wrong one was delivered and I didnt catch it until I went to put it in my W-140. Too late to return and cant find the receipt. Walt Lasher Seattle (Everett) W140 S350 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[MBZ] OT: Cessna 190/195
Both the 190 and 195 had the Round Engine Walt Lasher Seattle W140 S350
[MBZ] Mercedes CD on e-bay
I ordered a Mercedes Factory Shop Manual on e-bay. I figured for $5 (plus $5 for shipping) how could I go wrong? Well I just got it and anyone who is interested, Forget it. There is just as much in your owners manual. It really doesnt give you any info and what info it does give stops short of curing any real problems. Anywa, save your money Walt Lasher Seattle W140 S350
[MBZ] What's a Message has implicit destination?
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[MBZ] Bio-Diesel info for Snohomish County, Washington State
MARYSVILLE - This town has become a destination for those looking for cleaner-burning fuel. Marysville is now home to Snohomish County's only pump with B99, a blend of 99 percent biodiesel from vegetable oils and 1 percent petroleum diesel, in addition to a whole station full of pumps carrying a 20-percent biodiesel blend. The B99 pump opened Friday at American Distributing Co. Steve Miller, owner of American Distributing, said he opened the pump to cater to people who want a biodiesel blend more concentrated than B20, which is available at nearby Donna's Truck Stop. We kind of see it as fitting a special niche, he said. Nationwide, biodiesel consumption increased from 25 million gallons in 2004 to 75 million gallons last year, according to the National Biodiesel Board. Miller only sees demand increasing in the future, he said. We kind of compare it to opening a disco club, Miller said. If you opened up at the beginning of the era, you made a mint. You have to get your foot in the door early. Consumers are starting to recognize the benefits of biodiesel and seek it out, said Justin Clements, a marketing manager for Whole Energy, a Bellingham-based wholesale supplier of biodiesel. In addition to generally burning cleaner than petroleum fuels, biodiesel can be locally produced, reducing dependence on foreign oil supplies, Clements said. Since it is a domestic-produced fuel, it's supporting a cleaner industry, but also a domestic industry, Clements said. We're supporting our own. Reporter Melissa Santos: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Melissa Santos / The Herald Steve Miller, owner of American Distributing Co. in Marysville, pumps B99 blend biodiesel into a customer's car on Friday.
[MBZ] I give up on Mobil-1
I live in Red Neck country with a lot of Pick-up Diesels and still cant find M-1 15-50. As I said a while back, after this run of M-1 I will be returning to Delo 400. Walt Lasher Seattle W140 S350
[MBZ] [Fwd: I give up on Mobil-1]
Same here. Not even the Auto Stores have the M-1 Diesel oil. Next change Im going back to Delo 400, at least I know I can get it just about everywhere, especially Costco. M-1 is not worth the time and trouble for me and I just go back to 2000-3000 mile oil changes. Walt Lasher Seattle W140 S350
[MBZ] **wiring harness on the W140 Diesel **
From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://webmaila.juno.com/webmail/ Subject: Re: [MBZ] **wiring harness on the W140 Diesel ** To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com http://webmaila.juno.com/webmail/ Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://webmaila.juno.com/webmail/ Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Is that all? I'd hoped for better since I'd been thinking of building one someday. My 240D would average around 28mpg but that was almost exclusively highway driving 80-90 miles a day. * I thought 30 MPG was pretty good for pushing 5000 lbs of metal around. Walt Lasher Seattle W140 S350
[MBZ] Help...I can't seem to post to the list
Ever since the address change I cant seem to post to the list. Is anyone else having the problem?? Im sending to every address that supports the list (as far as I know) :-) Walt Lasher Seattle W140 S350
[MBZ] **wiring harness on the W140 Diesel **
On 6/14/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://webmaila.juno.com/webmail/ wrote: I keep running across 140 chassis cars in fantastic shape for not that much money. Why don't I want one of these again? Is it the wiring harness. They do appear to be very nice cars. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 127K * Actually the wiring harness on the W140 Diesel isnt that much, a few hundred dollars. I had mine replaced, it wasnt that bad but it was easier since the mechanics were under the hood anyway. My 140 has just about EVERYTHING new, from the Engine (factory new) to the exhaust system and a bunch in between. I can milk 30 MPG, but more realistic is 29 MPG on the road and between 22-25 in town. Plus the best and quietest ride in town :-) Walt Lasher Seattle 1992 W140 S350
[MBZ] My W140 gets a clean bill of health
The local MB dealer offered a FREE check up so I made an appointment. Everything was running ok but I just figured I would see what he could find wrong, well he did The rear fog light was out. They just exchanged the bulb with the other side since doesnt need a double filament on that side. They did mention I was getting close to brake pads but that was all. Oh yes, they did fill my little squirt bottle. Took a ride in the new E class Diesel while I was there, peppy little thing. To the gentleman who compared the 126 with the 140. I have had both. The 126 is a great car, easy to work on, easy on the pocketbook and a classy looker. The W140 has more junk to fail and not as easy to work on, but when I put my foot to the floor it WILL pin you back in your seat, unknown in any Diesel I have owned to this point. It does give me 30 MPG on the road (800 mile legs) and a real pleasure to drive. I have spent 33 straight hours in the 140 and came out rested, a real pleasure to drive. True, I have had everything replaced, except for the rearview mirror and fuel cap, BUT after that being said A GREAT car :-) Walt Lasher Seattle 1992 S350
[MBZ] Any body want a W140 w/new engine?
On Mon, 8 May 2006 10:24:17 -0500 Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] .com http://webmaila.juno.com/webmail/ wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-MERCEDES-BENZ-300SD-NEW-ENGINE_W0QQitem Z4638434843QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-MERCEDES-BENZ-300SD-NEW-ENGINE_W0QQitem Z4638434843QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Does it have the biodegradable wiring? Craig * Yes, at least mine did. I had it replaced, but the good news is: The Diesel wiring is fairly cheap. About $200 compared with the $1500 price for the gasser Walt Lasher 1992 W140 S350/300SD Seattle
[MBZ] For Sale
For Sale: I have 2 bottles ( 32 ozs. each) of CD-2 super concentrated Diesel fuel treatmet, and only need one. It treats 3200 gals. of Diesel. Keeps injectors clean, dissolves gum and varnish, disperses water, helps eliminate exhaust smoking, yada, yada, yada. $16.00 plus shipping. ALSO, I got the wrong Air Filter so I have a New Mann Filter (C23 148) which fits 1995 300D . 87-89190D 2.5 Turbo and 87-9090-93 300D Turbo $16.00 plus shipping from 98208 (Everett, WA) Walt Lasher Seattle S350 W140
[MBZ] Correction: For Sale
For Sale: CD-2 super concentrated Diesel fuel treatment, I have 2 bottles ( 32 ozs. each) and only need one. It treats 3200 gals. of Diesel. Keeps injectors clean, dissolves gum and varnish, disperses water, helps eliminate exhaust smoking, yada, yada, yada. Made by Stewart-Warner. $16.00 plus shipping. ALSO, I got the wrong Air Filter so I have a New Mann Filter (C23 148) which fits 1995 300D 190D 2.5 Turbo and 90-93 300D Turbo $16.00 plus shipping from 98208 (Everett, WA) Walt Lasher Seattle S350 W140
[MBZ] driving with lights and battery charge
I was told that driving with one's lights on helps to recharge the battery faster...is there any truth to that? Doesn't make sense to me. *Nor to me, Im not an electrical engineer Bu. If your generator is putting out 100 amps and it takes, say, 80 amps to run the lights you only have 20 amps dedicated to the Battery. I have watched too many WII submarine movies and when they surface they put 3 engines on charge and one for propulsion.. :-)
[MBZ] 140 Diesels
I do have the ORIGINAL clock in my W140 tho, works great. Oh yes, the fuel cap is the original too. :-) Walt Lasher W140 S350 Seattle
Re: [MBZ] 140 Diesels
I totally agree. On my 140 just about EVERYTHING has been replaced from Engine (Factory Replacement) to the CD player (Dealer replacement). BUT, after all that being said .W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L road car plus 30 MPG. Walt Lasher W140 1992 S350 Seattle
[MBZ] Used 126 wheels 86 420 SEL
I dont know if this is what your looking for but I have: Snow Tires for Sale: I have 2 studded snow tires for sale Cooper Weather master S/T P197/70 R 14 M/S, These were used on my W126. Tires have 96% original tread almost new $20 each Also have extra wheel (15 hole) in New Condition .$60 This was my spare on my ole w126 All located in Everett, Washington..30 miles North of Seattle You can contact me direct at [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://webmaila.juno.com/webmail/for pictures and/or info. Walt Lasher W140 S350 * It came off my W126
[MBZ] Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil?
According to Mobile web site M-1 0W-30 is an approved Diesel oil is it approved for MBs? What are the mew codes for Diesel oil? (ie: CF) Im just about ready to go back to Delo 400 with all this confusion. At least I can get it through Costco Walt Lasher Seattle 1992 W-140 S350
[MBZ] Oil question AGAIN
Im having trouble finding Mobile 1 Truck and SUV 5-W-40 in the Gal. jugs. Wal-Mart here just carries 5-W-30 (is this a Diesel oil?). I did find a 0-W-40 but isnt that too much of a spread? Walt Lasher Seattle 92 W140 S350 Diesel
[MBZ] Diesel fuel and Jet Fuel
Au Contraire, Mr. Booher and Mr. Cathey. Diesels are back in aviation. There are several STCs for Diesels in single engine aircraft (maybe multis too, but I havent read about it yet), and it looks as if will take off (no pun intended). Youll be seeing more and more on this in the aviation game. And as far as Jet engines go the French engines in the old Alouette II helicopters would fly on just about anything. I have used bunker fuel out of the boat I was on and Mogas (regular gas) was restricted to 50 hours and you could burn Diesel everyday of the week. Walt Lasher Seattle W140 S350
[MBZ] Yes Curt..your right
*Scratches head* Walt, I agree that oil is cheaper than metal, but if the oil isn't used up what possible advantage could you get in changing it early? Curt: Well cant hurt .besides I use a mileage or time limit. If I dont get to the mileage I would change it at 3 months anyway. 2000 or 90 days. Oh, heres one, would you get rid of the milk in the fridge just because it was old? If it hasn't gone bad theres nothing wrong with it and nothing to be gained from getting rid of it early... Your right. But then again I treat my car better than I treat myself I'm talking about your short change Delo here, I'm with you on your Mobil 1 change rate. Your right, I just happen to come from the old school and 2000 (or 3000 if I was doing long trips like to LAX and Back, 1300 miles) on oil changes was the rule. Also, I was doing this before I did the oil analyses, shortly after that I changed to M1. Back when I was younger (and married) I would change the oil in the main car (at 2000) and let it sit in a jug and use it in the old car. So THEN I was using it to the max. That was prior to owning Mercedes tho
[MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering
Im with Marshall on this one. I tested my new 603 engine 4 times and at 5000 miles I came up with 1.8% on the soot with M1 and the way I drive. Just as a point of reference, before I changed to M1 I was using Delo 400 and was changing at 2000 miles and in all those tests at the 2000 mile mark my soot level was between 0.1 and 0.2%. Yes, I know OVERKILL But oil is cheaper than metal and I like to change oil. Walt Lasher Seattle 92 S350 B-1 W-140
[MBZ] This is a TEST
Sorry for cluttering the list but I cant get through on my Juno address so I thought I would try on this one Walt Lasher Seattle W140-B1 S350
[MBZ] OT :Electronic Flt Computer (E6B) For sale
Flight Computer (electronic E6B) ASA CX-1 Pathfinder Uses 2/2032 batteries In good condition. Includes case (in rough shape) and instruction book. $20 plus shipping -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 1616 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20060= 116/33695cf4/winmail.bin
[MBZ] Snow Tires for Sale
Snow Tires for Sale: I have 2 studded snow tires for sale Cooper Weather master S/T P197/70 R 14 M/S, These were used on my W126. Tires have 96% original tread almost new ..$20 each = Also have extra wheel (15 hole) in New Condition$60 All located in Everett, Washington..30 miles North of Seattle = Walt Lasher W140 S350 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 1748 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20051= 213/9710cc62/winmail.bin
[MBZ] OT 9 cyl diesel aircraft eng
From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] 'Don't think the Phoenix aircraft was a 119. 'Had twin booms like 119, but I think it was Canuk or Euro aircraft. It was a C-82 packet. Walt Lasher Seattle S350
[MBZ] Snow Tires for sale (Seattle)
Snow Tires for Sale: I have 2 studded snow tires for sale Cooper Weather master S/T P197/70 R 14 M/S, These were used on my W126. Tires have 96% original tread almost new ..$20 each = Also have extra wheel (15 hole) in New Condition$60 All located in Everett, Washington..30 miles North of Seattle Contact me Direct at [EMAIL PROTECTED] = = Walt Lasher W140 S350 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 1780 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20051= 103/850abb54/winmail.bin
[MBZ] S320 vs. S350D.. or would that be S300D?!
I can milk 30 MPG from my '92 300SD (S350) if I keep the junk out of the trunk, just me in the car and keeping it at about 60 MPH. Have done it several times on I-5 to and from Seattle and LAX. FYI my W140 weighs (with me and a full tank of fuel, 5000 lbs. 2500 on the front axel and 2500 on the back axel) A normal mix around town and freeway I get about 25-27 MPG. Walt Lasher '92 W140 (300SD) Seattle -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 1772 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20051= 020/f857d0e8/winmail.bin
[MBZ] OT: Lucent?
And I thought I was the only one. I made more (profit) on AGRA and AGRB, Too bad they didn't give me more shares of those. Walt Lasher W140 S350 Seattle -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 1536 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20051= 010/3d327851/winmail.bin
