Re: [MBZ] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve - OZ
On Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:26:27 -0400 "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You have a closet Akubra? > > What's an Akubra? > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akubra ___ 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] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve - OZ
You have a closet Akubra? What's an Akubra? On 7/18/07, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Lucky dog. I live for the day I can go back to Oz. > > Used to visit Sydney, Brisbane and Perth annually. > Occasionally a quick jaunt to Melbourne and Hobart, > and a little time in the outback as well, as my rep > there had relatives at a sheep station. > > Lots of fun. > > Dan (the Akubra is in the closet, ready to go!) > > > > --- Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I forgot that you are in OZ. I need to visit one > > day. > > > > Thanks, > > Tom Hargrave > > www.kegkits.com > > 256-656-1924 > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > On Behalf Of Hendrik Riessen > > Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 8:22 PM > > To: Mercedes Discussion List > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles > > on Reserve > > > > The problem with the 123 set up is that the little > > wheel spins on the little > > > > shaft and what happens when you press the little > > reset button while moving > > is that you put extra pressure on the little wheel > > which spins on the little > > > > shaft and eventually the little shaft turns but the > > little wheel does not > > and then you have to take the instrument cluster out > > and do a very fiddly > > job of repairing the little wheel so it turns with > > the little shaft again. > > Far as refuelling goes, nothing wrong with doing > > what you do if there are > > plenty of service stations along the way but I would > > not recommend it when > > you are not sure about fuel avaiability. I realise > > the situation over there > > is different to what we have here but a golden rule > > when driving in the > > outback is to have enough fuel to get to not the > > next fuel place but the one > > > > beyond that. Reason being that sometimes a small > > outback fuel station may > > have shut down, run out of fuel, or have another > > reason for not being able > > to supply fuel. > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" > > > > Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 10:10 AM > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles > > on Reserve > > > > > > > Resetting the trip while moving hurts nothing. The > > real issue is that a > > > small plastic part inside disintegrates with age. > > > > > > And as far as filling up when almost empty, I do > > it all the time. I burn > > > about 2 tanks of fuel a week & filling up when I > > have to means I only have > > > to stand in front of the pump twice a week, as > > opposed to 3 or 4 times a > > > week. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Tom Hargrave > > > > ___ > > 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 > > > > > > > > > Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car > Finder tool. > http://autos.yahoo.com/carfinder/ > > ___ > 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] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve
Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > It's been mentioned countless times on this list that resetting the > trip odometer while in motion breaks things. It's also been said (though less often) that this is a myth and any trip odometer breakage resulting from a reset-while-driving is just cooincidence. So, what to believe? I err on the side of caution and only reset mine while I'm stopped. Normally I do this when I've refueled, before I pull away from the pump. That way I can easily check my fuel mileage with each refill. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve
On Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:51:51 +0930 "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ... but a golden rule when driving in the outback is to have enough > fuel to get to not the next fuel place but the one beyond that. Reason > being that sometimes a small outback fuel station may have shut down, > run out of fuel, or have another reason for not being able to supply > fuel. Sounds like our trip last January heading east on I-40 through eastern Arizona. Stopped at least two times looking for diesel and had to get back on the Interstate and hope we could make it to the next one. Finally found a old-time truck stop right on the Arizona/New Mexico state line. Craig ___ 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] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve
On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:40:34 -0500 "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Resetting the trip while moving hurts nothing. The real issue is that a > small plastic part inside disintegrates with age. It's been mentioned countless times on this list that resetting the trip odometer while in motion breaks things. Craig ___ 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] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve - OZ
Lucky dog. I live for the day I can go back to Oz. Used to visit Sydney, Brisbane and Perth annually. Occasionally a quick jaunt to Melbourne and Hobart, and a little time in the outback as well, as my rep there had relatives at a sheep station. Lots of fun. Dan (the Akubra is in the closet, ready to go!) --- Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I forgot that you are in OZ. I need to visit one > day. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Hendrik Riessen > Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 8:22 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles > on Reserve > > The problem with the 123 set up is that the little > wheel spins on the little > > shaft and what happens when you press the little > reset button while moving > is that you put extra pressure on the little wheel > which spins on the little > > shaft and eventually the little shaft turns but the > little wheel does not > and then you have to take the instrument cluster out > and do a very fiddly > job of repairing the little wheel so it turns with > the little shaft again. > Far as refuelling goes, nothing wrong with doing > what you do if there are > plenty of service stations along the way but I would > not recommend it when > you are not sure about fuel avaiability. I realise > the situation over there > is different to what we have here but a golden rule > when driving in the > outback is to have enough fuel to get to not the > next fuel place but the one > > beyond that. Reason being that sometimes a small > outback fuel station may > have shut down, run out of fuel, or have another > reason for not being able > to supply fuel. > > - Original Message ----- > From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" > > Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 10:10 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles > on Reserve > > > > Resetting the trip while moving hurts nothing. The > real issue is that a > > small plastic part inside disintegrates with age. > > > > And as far as filling up when almost empty, I do > it all the time. I burn > > about 2 tanks of fuel a week & filling up when I > have to means I only have > > to stand in front of the pump twice a week, as > opposed to 3 or 4 times a > > week. > > > > Thanks, > > Tom Hargrave > > ___ > 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 > Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool. http://autos.yahoo.com/carfinder/ ___ 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] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve
I forgot that you are in OZ. I need to visit one day. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hendrik Riessen Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 8:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve The problem with the 123 set up is that the little wheel spins on the little shaft and what happens when you press the little reset button while moving is that you put extra pressure on the little wheel which spins on the little shaft and eventually the little shaft turns but the little wheel does not and then you have to take the instrument cluster out and do a very fiddly job of repairing the little wheel so it turns with the little shaft again. Far as refuelling goes, nothing wrong with doing what you do if there are plenty of service stations along the way but I would not recommend it when you are not sure about fuel avaiability. I realise the situation over there is different to what we have here but a golden rule when driving in the outback is to have enough fuel to get to not the next fuel place but the one beyond that. Reason being that sometimes a small outback fuel station may have shut down, run out of fuel, or have another reason for not being able to supply fuel. - Original Message - From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 10:10 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve > Resetting the trip while moving hurts nothing. The real issue is that a > small plastic part inside disintegrates with age. > > And as far as filling up when almost empty, I do it all the time. I burn > about 2 tanks of fuel a week & filling up when I have to means I only have > to stand in front of the pump twice a week, as opposed to 3 or 4 times a > week. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave ___ 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] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve
The problem with the 123 set up is that the little wheel spins on the little shaft and what happens when you press the little reset button while moving is that you put extra pressure on the little wheel which spins on the little shaft and eventually the little shaft turns but the little wheel does not and then you have to take the instrument cluster out and do a very fiddly job of repairing the little wheel so it turns with the little shaft again. Far as refuelling goes, nothing wrong with doing what you do if there are plenty of service stations along the way but I would not recommend it when you are not sure about fuel avaiability. I realise the situation over there is different to what we have here but a golden rule when driving in the outback is to have enough fuel to get to not the next fuel place but the one beyond that. Reason being that sometimes a small outback fuel station may have shut down, run out of fuel, or have another reason for not being able to supply fuel. - Original Message - From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 10:10 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve > Resetting the trip while moving hurts nothing. The real issue is that a > small plastic part inside disintegrates with age. > > And as far as filling up when almost empty, I do it all the time. I burn > about 2 tanks of fuel a week & filling up when I have to means I only have > to stand in front of the pump twice a week, as opposed to 3 or 4 times a > week. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave ___ 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] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve
Resetting the trip while moving hurts nothing. The real issue is that a small plastic part inside disintegrates with age. And as far as filling up when almost empty, I do it all the time. I burn about 2 tanks of fuel a week & filling up when I have to means I only have to stand in front of the pump twice a week, as opposed to 3 or 4 times a week. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hendrik Riessen Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 7:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve Might pay to teach your son to put more fuel in the car when the light comes on, it is considered bad to reset the trip meter with the car in motion (well it is in the notorious W123 trip/odometers). I personally don't understand why some people only refuel when they are very near empty. However if money is tight and pay day is a couple of days away, some have no option but to. - Original Message - From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 2:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve > My son resets the odometer counter to zero when the reserve tank light > comes > on so he knows how close to the edge he is skating... > ___ 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] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve
Might pay to teach your son to put more fuel in the car when the light comes on, it is considered bad to reset the trip meter with the car in motion (well it is in the notorious W123 trip/odometers). I personally don't understand why some people only refuel when they are very near empty. However if money is tight and pay day is a couple of days away, some have no option but to. - Original Message - From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 2:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve > My son resets the odometer counter to zero when the reserve tank light > comes > on so he knows how close to the edge he is skating... > ___ 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] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve
My son resets the odometer counter to zero when the reserve tank light comes on so he knows how close to the edge he is skating... On 7/18/07, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > We've got our fuel useage down pretty accurately. The manual says the > light > comes on when ~2.5 gal remain. My tank (91 300D 2,5t) holds a total of > 18g. > Our MPGs is between 28 & 32 so 2.5g means we go between ~70 & 80 mi before > we run completely out of fuel - which thankfully hasn't happened ---. > > 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: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 9:25 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - tank-on-empty > > > > I've got a great idea, I'll keep driving my Benz till it runs out of > fuel > > and then tell the world how much of an idiot I am because I can't manage > > to > > organise fuel for my vehicle. > > Anyway it is hard to determine how far it would go after the light comes > > on > > bercause in all mine the yellow triangle likes to flicker for a while > > before > > deciding to stay on. > > I guess that is a design, sort of like a like a gentle tap on the > shoulder > > that turns into a kick up the backside. > > So where would you start measuring from, the first flicker or when it > > stays > > on? > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > > Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 12:26 PM > > Subject: [MBZ] OT - tank-on-empty > > > > > >> What won't they think of next? This is a "MUST VISIT" web site with > >> marginal MB content (looks like only E class drivers run past the low > >> fuel light) --- > >> > >> http://tankonempty.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 > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.8/904 - Release Date: > 7/16/2007 > > 5:42 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 > ___ 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] - tank-on-empty - Number of Miles on Reserve
We've got our fuel useage down pretty accurately. The manual says the light comes on when ~2.5 gal remain. My tank (91 300D 2,5t) holds a total of 18g. Our MPGs is between 28 & 32 so 2.5g means we go between ~70 & 80 mi before we run completely out of fuel - which thankfully hasn't happened ---. 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: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 9:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - tank-on-empty > I've got a great idea, I'll keep driving my Benz till it runs out of fuel > and then tell the world how much of an idiot I am because I can't manage > to > organise fuel for my vehicle. > Anyway it is hard to determine how far it would go after the light comes > on > bercause in all mine the yellow triangle likes to flicker for a while > before > deciding to stay on. > I guess that is a design, sort of like a like a gentle tap on the shoulder > that turns into a kick up the backside. > So where would you start measuring from, the first flicker or when it > stays > on? > > - Original Message - > From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 12:26 PM > Subject: [MBZ] OT - tank-on-empty > > >> What won't they think of next? This is a "MUST VISIT" web site with >> marginal MB content (looks like only E class drivers run past the low >> fuel light) --- >> >> http://tankonempty.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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.8/904 - Release Date: 7/16/2007 > 5:42 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
