Re: [MBZ] Top Tier Fuel

2013-09-28 Thread Dan Penoff
I don't think we get seasonally blended fuels here, as it never gets that cold. Dan Sent from my iPad On Sep 27, 2013, at 10:06 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: D an wrote: As the ambient temps drop ... Perhaps change from summer to winter blend at the pump might affect

Re: [MBZ] Top Tier Fuel

2013-09-28 Thread mlh
I don't think we get seasonally blended fuels here, as it never gets that cold. Here in Michigan, it all comes from the same pipeline, the difference between brands is all in the additives, and all of it gets 10% alcohol except for some rare and expensive boat and snowmobile fuel pumps. What's

Re: [MBZ] Top Tier Fuel

2013-09-28 Thread Dan Penoff
That is pretty much the point of top tier fuels. They pledge to meet specific standards (which everyone has to anyway) but also provide additives to the base stock that others do not. In other words, it's pretty much the same fuel you get anywhere, but it has additives that the manufacturers

[MBZ] WTF?

2013-09-28 Thread Frederick Moir
Original to the cars, yes. Pay for it, NO! http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-1987-MERCEDES-BENZ-DIESEL-300D-EXHAUST-PARTICLE-TRAP-OXIDIZER-603-142-0294-/271280995868   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

2013-09-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I want a spare for my' 85 CA version 300td wagon!! On Sep 28, 2013 2:01 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: Original to the cars, yes. Pay for it, NO! http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-1987-MERCEDES-BENZ-DIESEL-300D-EXHAUST-PARTICLE-TRAP-OXIDIZER-603-142-0294-/271280995868 Fred Moir

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

2013-09-28 Thread Jim Cathey
The TO: Intention: A; Execution: F But you can't win your concourse without it! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

2013-09-28 Thread Frederick Moir
Jim, et al. That will never be a problem for me.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 3:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] WTF? The TO:

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

2013-09-28 Thread Craig
On Sat, 28 Sep 2013 11:01:44 -0700 (PDT) Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: Original to the cars, yes. Pay for it, NO! http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-1987-MERCEDES-BENZ-DIESEL-300D-EXHAUST-PARTICLE-TRAP-OXIDIZER-603-142-0294-/271280995868 How about asking him about the trap oxidizer

Re: [MBZ] Top Tier Fuel

2013-09-28 Thread Mountain Man
Dan wrote: I don't think we get seasonally blended fuels here, as it never gets that cold. The system is not going to apportion fuels by locale, I suggest. What is the mpg difference between a winter or summer blend? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

2013-09-28 Thread Scott Ritchey
So, That's what they look like! -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Frederick Moir Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 2:02 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] WTF? Original to the cars, yes. Pay for it, NO!

Re: [MBZ] Top Tier Fuel

2013-09-28 Thread Fmiser
Mountain Man wrote: Perhaps change from summer to winter blend at the pump might affect your numbers this time of year also? Dan wrote: I don't think we get seasonally blended fuels here, as it never gets that cold. I believe even Florida gets winter blend diesel fuel. But is

Re: [MBZ] Top Tier Fuel

2013-09-28 Thread Dan Penoff
I'm talking about gasoline. I don't think we get winter blended gasoline. Dan On Sep 28, 2013, at 6:25 PM, Fmiser wrote: Mountain Man wrote: Perhaps change from summer to winter blend at the pump might affect your numbers this time of year also? Dan wrote: I don't think we get

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

2013-09-28 Thread WILTON
Me, either. Wilton - Original Message - From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 3:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] WTF? Jim, et al. That will never be a problem for me. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel

Re: [MBZ] Are the same filters used?

2013-09-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Mountain Man wrote: P eter wrote: There is a full flow pleated paper element and a bypass filter ... Did anyone use the Frantz toilet paper roll bypass filter that I used 30 years ago? On Chevy Nova plain jane 6-cylinder. If the body had not rusted to oblivion, I bet we would still be

Re: [MBZ] Top Tier Fuel

2013-09-28 Thread Mountain Man
Philip wrote: But is Penoff talking about gasoline or diesel? I understood it to be gasoline. And I suspect the other Dan is talking about diesel. Or maybe I'm just lost and confused... Not lost and confused. Dan Dan are both talking about gasoline. I posit that there is only one fuel

[MBZ] 126 heater repair, and instrumentation

2013-09-28 Thread Jim Cathey
The heater in the 560 SEL has not functioned properly for the past year or so, and lately I've been hearing clicking behind the dash when it's acting up. I've been relying on the seat heaters for comfort. But enough is enough, it's resoldering time! (It's also possible that the used monovalve

Re: [MBZ] 126 heater repair, and instrumentation

2013-09-28 Thread WILTON
'Nother ATTABOY or more. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 10:33 PM Subject: [MBZ] 126 heater repair, and instrumentation The heater in the 560 SEL has not

Re: [MBZ] 126 heater repair, and instrumentation

2013-09-28 Thread Peter Frederick
I think it's time to do the one in the TE -- blower is acting strange and I get lots of clicking behind the glove box, and now the AC compressor won't run! Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Top Tier Fuel

2013-09-28 Thread Gerry Archer
When he was first out of college, son drove a diesel (110) back and forth, north to south, on his sales trips. He complained about hard starting in the north if he fueled up in the south during the cold months. Nowadays I suspect that mid-Florida, at least, gets winter fuel all year round