Just be sure they weren't made in India. I ordered a case of German branded
filters that were made in India. When I tapped them on the bench, small pieces
of something that looked like soft wood came out. I called the seller who
insisted they were okay. I told her to get one out the warehouse an
What does any of this have to do with the Continuing Crisis (aka politics)? Or
Guns?
Hard to believe...
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/
To Unsubscribe or cha
> Randy wrote:
>
> I doubt that synthetic oil is any better most of the time.
Not true. Especially a group IV synthetic. The point of the
synthetic is the lack "junk". All the oil molecules are the
chosen ones - not just a majority like a typical dino oil.
> If you want to run higher miles be
Aren't 123 and 126 axles interchangeable with 116? For the later
126, you'd need to get the stubs that are held in the Diff with the
same clips as the 116/123 axles.
Dan,
I understand your liking the 126. I almost got one about 20 years
ago when I got my 123, but I wanted something a little
Dan,
I always used Mann in both my 617s and they've kept the engines clean. Although
the last few changes I've used STP oil filters. I know it sounds strange, but
when removed the paper held up good and the filter was full of soot just like
the Mann filters always were, and they look remarkably
Dan,
I understand your liking the 126. I almost got one about 20 years ago when I
got my 123, but I wanted something a little smaller for around Atlanta traffic.
About 6 months earlier I had acquired the 116 for my wife as all of its metal
made me feel better about her safety. The only things t
On Tue, 9 Feb 2016 21:03:09 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
wrote:
> A very helpful email indeed.
Thank you!
Craig
> Bob R
> On Feb 9, 2016 8:14 PM, "Craig via Mercedes"
> wrote:
>
> > On Tue, 9 Feb 2016 15:47:05 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
> > wrote:
> >
> > > So what did we fi
A very helpful email indeed.
Bob R
On Feb 9, 2016 8:14 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote:
> On Tue, 9 Feb 2016 15:47:05 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
> wrote:
>
> > So what did we figure out on those tires? I see them on discount tire
> > for the 210 chassis for $68
>
> They are made by a
I concur. The W220 is crap. The Mercedes-Chrysler era cars are junk.
Compromises from looking for the lowest common denominator to blend the brands.
The Chryslers were not of higher quality, but the Benz examples really did
suffer.I think DBAG saw they had a steaming pile of poop on thei
On Tue, 9 Feb 2016 15:47:05 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
wrote:
> So what did we figure out on those tires? I see them on discount tire
> for the 210 chassis for $68
They are made by a Czechoslovakian company in cooperation with
Continental Tire. I sent a long email about them.
Craig
It gets really expensive to run the M1 for such low miles. Froggy is classic
car plated, so very little usage with annual oil change. If I had an old
diesel (like a 220D) I would consider sharing it out, since it would have less
than 2500 miles wear.
clay
On Feb 9, 2016, at 3:03 PM, Curt
All I know is that FLAPS filters are junk that does not have all the required
bits. In a pinch, I purchased a FLAPS filter because I did not have a MANN on
hand. It was missing the bottom O rings and meant for maybe another example of
the car. I had to wait two days for the proper filter to s
The less expensive oil comes to $0.01 per mile driven, instead of $0.24 with
M1. That is around $30 between not M1 and Mobil 1 for a change if I never
drove the SL at all. On a higher mileage basis, I would probably be even,
doing two low cost oil changes to one M1 fill.
clay
On Feb 9, 201
Got the top controller installed.
It was a bit of a PITA having to pull the hard top and raise the soft top
manually, but I got it done. I was a little concerned, as when you raise the
soft top manually you can't lock the rear of the top down - the rear latches
only lock using hydraulic pressu
I tried different filters some years ago and never saw any difference. On an
OM6xx the Car Quest filter's o-ring didn't fit right but other than that I
never saw any problems there either.
IIRC Loren says Mann filters are required for 124 transmissions.
-Curt
From: Dan Penoff via Mercede
The 60x engines are far from the flat tappet engines of yesteryear. I was
thinking MAYBE the 61x engines might benefit
As of Sept 14 Mobil says the 15w50 has 1300ppm zinc while the 5w40 turbo diesel
truck has 1250ppm. Not a big difference. 0w40 comes in at 1100. The lowest are
the fuel economy
Is one any better than the other? Why?
I’m just curious. I use mostly Mann on everything I own, but I understand that
Mahle is considered an equal as far as OEM, I believe.
Dan
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arch
If you only change the oil once a year you realize you'll be saving maybe $10 a
year right?
-Curt
From: clay
To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 8:51 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread
I have not done any an
I track the values because #1 boy is still dealing with system failures due to
age. Valuations seem to have hit bottom with the real junkers getting ready to
hit the parts yards. The few shining examples are still asking decent prices.
An S600 will likely never be collectable given the proble
ZDDP only really matters in flat tappet engines.
AFAIK diesel oils are generally high ZDDP oils...
-Curt
From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes
To: Mercedes List
Cc: Dan Penoff
Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 8:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an Oil Thread
So is th
wrote:
> http://www.autonews.com/article/20160209/COPY01/302099965?template=mobile&X-IgnoreUserAgent=1
>
> So far there is no mention of what years or models.
>
> Borrowed from MBCA Hawaii Section facilbuch.
>
> ___
> http://www.okie
Owning a W220, I would venture to say that anything Mercedes built from 2000
until at least 2005 is (excuse me) a piece of shit. The first time my youngest
son sat in the S430, the first words out of his mouth were, “Look, the dash is
pleather!” I have to agree. The interiors are plasticky an
So is the Delo synthetic best for engines like the OM603, or
"regular" Delo 400 LE 15W-40?
Aren't there some issues with the proper amount or lack of zinc in
some of the synthetics?
Dan
We need to contact Larry our oil expert. He was having trouble with
his comcast email. I don't think
I think the zinc is a bigger issue for the older cars that used to run on
leaded, or diesels. The newer stuff probably does not need that formulation.
I seem to recall Marshall saying that the OM603 was not dependent on the older
formulations and the current (2004 era) oils were just fine. I
Hmmm, so it still rates as Compression grade, just not visible on the bottle
On Feb 9, 2016, at 4:49 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> New bottles don't have a C rating. I emailed Mobil and they claim it still
> meets CF but they dropped it because its obsolete. I seem to remember reading
I have not done any analysis since there is so little use on the car, and I
want to see how much hope and change I get with each oil swap. I would
probably send it in at the last M1 drain, and then again the next swap out with
less expensive goo.
clay
On Feb 9, 2016, at 4:48 PM, Curt Raymon
I do not find them to be anymore expensive to maintain than a 126, and
they are still very DIY friendly
On 2/9/2016 7:35 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
I could make an argument that the SS/SSK and the 600 were the peaks.
But the 116 and 126 are right up there. The 140 is not the kind of
http://www.autonews.com/article/20160209/COPY01/302099965?template=mobile&X-IgnoreUserAgent=1
So far there is no mention of what years or models.
Borrowed from MBCA Hawaii Section facilbuch.
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives
I could make an argument that the SS/SSK and the 600 were the peaks.
But the 116 and 126 are right up there. The 140 is not the kind of
car that can survive well hundreds of miles from the nearest stealer,
like the 116 and 126 can. 140 is more expensive per mile to own and
maintain. The val
I have to admit that nearly 99% of my CL transactions have been good and the
people pretty sane and decent. I sold a MacBook Pro to a teenage kid from
Sarasota a couple of months ago, and the way I presented probably made them
think I was some sort of a weirdo. Minimal conversation, burner ema
I am thinking the stuff will stick to the metal bits longer than the dino oil
does. SL does not get out much, so having that initial lubrication is a must
at start up. The car had not been run much between 2002 and when I got her in
2012. Record showed she had service prior to that, but no ind
So is the Delo synthetic best for engines like the OM603, or “regular” Delo 400
LE 15W-40?
Aren’t there some issues with the proper amount or lack of zinc in some of the
synthetics?
Dan
> On Feb 9, 2016, at 8:12 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I have used M1 15w-50 in my OM602 f
Well keep us updated
Yep, we wanna know what is the half-life of barum
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/
To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_o
I have used M1 15w-50 in my OM602 for 10 years. I do a lot of highway
driving so I like the 50. I change @ 11 or 12k. I add 1 qt ca 7k. I have
put 140k on it using this. I use 5-40 in my OM617 & in the 616's I had.
YMMV.
I like an oil thread now & again.
Dwight Giles Jr.
1982 300CD
1990 300D
Wickf
You are correct.
I have not owned a W116, but, even in the PnP they scream quality and superior
build quality. Just close the door for that bank vault sound. Parts are very
viable after 40 years, where the W220 is junk plastic after a few years.
The SDL was modern and tank like, but lacke
New bottles don't have a C rating. I emailed Mobil and they claim it still
meets CF but they dropped it because its obsolete. I seem to remember reading
somewhere that once a standard was obsoleted the oil manufacturers weren't
allowed to use it anymore which seems silly to me...
-Curt
Fr
Have you had analysis done to know exactly what the schmoo is?
My '85 190D had high iron levels when I got it that went down with each
subsequent oil change until it would stay normal through a 10,000 mile run. The
previous owner was kinda on the sketchy side...
-Curt
From: clay via Merced
The labeling has changed look over the past decade. It is being marketed as
light truck diesel oil. There should be ASTM stamp with a C rating. I have
not purchased in a few years as I am working through a few cases I had on hand
for Gump and the E300D.
clay
On Feb 9, 2016, at 3:15 PM, Kale
It is coming out black, but getting lighter with each change. First change
resulted in near immediate change to diesel black on the stick after ten miles.
Now it remains amber for far longer. Since I am only getting 2500 miles per
annum, I make sure if she goes out, she goes OUT! for a long d
I sold a boat prop last week, first sale on CL for me. It sold in less than 24
hours. The guy who bought it presented himself well in email and on the phone.
I should not have had him come to the house, newbie mistake, but no harm came
of it. He was very excited to get it, showed up with cas
Yeah I figured. I can't take the Walmartians, I try really, really hard not to
darken their door.
-Curt
From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 7:28 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] One Simple Question...It's not an
I get it at Walmart
Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 9, 2016, at 5:56 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> They pulled the CF certification some time ago because it "was obsolete"
> which I think is BS. I used it even after they'd pulled the certification and
> the analysis came back the
Depends on what engine for my Golf with the BEW engine, no.The BEW is a "Pump
Deuse" with the injectors being fired by the cam shaft, no injection pump on
that one. This puts extra load on each cam lobe, in this case convention oil =
flat cam lobes and much sadness.
Also remember some of us driv
I used the M1 stuff in the OM606 in the E300D. It was the most current
recommended for the car in 2013. I had a few cases left on the shelf when I
had to sell the car. Waste not, want not.
clay
On Feb 9, 2016, at 2:34 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
> Yabbut Bob's is a 210 or 211, OM
On 09/02/2016 5:56 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
They pulled the CF certification some time ago because it "was obsolete" which
I think is BS. I used it even after they'd pulled the certification and the analysis came
back the same as it did before.
Have you had an analysis pulled on the
They pulled the CF certification some time ago because it "was obsolete" which
I think is BS. I used it even after they'd pulled the certification and the
analysis came back the same as it did before.
Have you had an analysis pulled on the Delo? Without analysis the only thing
you can really say
How do you judge "dirty"?
I'm running most everything on a 10k change which is whats recommended in the
VWs and what oil analysis supports in the Dodge Ram.
We know from our diesels that looking at the oil tells you nothing.
-Curt
From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes
To: Mercedes Discussion L
I think the peak of MB design and engineering straddles the W116 and W126
chassis’.
While I have never owned a W116, and am not terribly excited about their looks,
they are very luxurious cars for the time and well appointed. I would say the
same about W126 cars as well, although they’re a bit
And he’ll give it to his wife so it will get destroyed and then he can drive it.
See? There’s some logic in there…..somewhere.
Dan
> On Feb 9, 2016, at 5:01 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> You gonna buy a NEW car??? Who does that in this community.
>
___
Every instance of it I’ve found it’s been single stage, I just wanted to be
sure.
Someone asked me about cleaning up a finish on a W126 that has it, and I was
reluctant to give them advice not being sure if it was clear coated or not.
Thanks, everyone!
Dan
> On Feb 9, 2016, at 5:08 PM, clay
That m1 15w50 is not diesel rated is it? The Delo synthetic is as good as m1 as
far as I can tell
Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 9, 2016, at 5:03 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Why go to a cheaper/lower quality oil?
> I used 15w50 year round in the 240Ds since they both leaked less
On 09/02/2016 4:20 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote:
I like M1 15-50 for the older cars and diesels. I am running it through
Frosch for the past three years in an attempt to clear out 40 years of crud in
the engine. Just in case. Once it flows out clean during the annual change, I
figure I will
Why go to a cheaper/lower quality oil?
I used 15w50 year round in the 240Ds since they both leaked less with it than
with 5w40. The 190Ds both got 5w40 since neither leaked terribly bad.When I
lived in the apartment and had the 240D in the winter 5w40 was critical...
-Curt
From: clay via M
Yabbut Bob's is a 210 or 211, OM 606. those take differ'nt oil than
the old engines.
I like M1 15-50 for the older cars and diesels. I am running it
through Frosch for the past three years in an attempt to clear out
40 years of crud in the engine. Just in case. Once it flows out
clean du
Well keep us updated
Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 9, 2016, at 4:41 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> There's not a whole lot of technical information that I can find on them. I
> bought some for my CLK 350. I've had them for almost a week. Nothing but
> dry conditions. They're just as
There's not a whole lot of technical information that I can find on them. I
bought some for my CLK 350. I've had them for almost a week. Nothing but
dry conditions. They're just as quiet as the Michelins were. They seem
pretty sticky for no more of an aggressive driver than I am. They're not
quite
like 440 or so, I am not ordering them because for twice the price
I can get Michelins that will last at least twice as long but may
try them on a flipper or something.
On 2/9/2016 3:51 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
How good do you think they could possibly be for that price? Whats the
On 09/02/2016 9:47 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Glenn ask me to post this to the list for anyone who might be interested:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zg8sjj00tbalefa/Photo%20Feb%2008%2C%204%2028%2042%20PM.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/urf836e6ha11tki/Photo%20Feb%2008%2C%204%2029%2010%2
I like M1 15-50 for the older cars and diesels. I am running it through
Frosch for the past three years in an attempt to clear out 40 years of crud in
the engine. Just in case. Once it flows out clean during the annual change, I
figure I will move to Delo synth.
clay
2002 s430 - Victor,
On 09/02/2016 9:47 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Glenn ask me to post this to the list for anyone who might be interested:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zg8sjj00tbalefa/Photo%20Feb%2008%2C%204%2028%2042%20PM.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/urf836e6ha11tki/Photo%20Feb%2008%2C%204%2029%2010%2
I would doubt 040 was coated, as I found that it is not coated on the 300SE
W140. I had to do a severe scuff coat (green pad, then 1000 thru 5000 grit) to
deal with pine sap eating through the paint. Compound and polish to get the
shine back. #1 boy sort of burnt through while buffing the hoo
You gonna buy a NEW car??? Who does that in this community.
On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 4:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I would not mind one of the new s diesels, but I have my eye on the new
> e250s
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Feb 9, 2016, at 11:52 AM,
Netflix runs an English copper show titled "Vexed". Detectives, dude and dame.
Guy drives a silver R107.
clay
On Feb 8, 2016, at 4:27 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> There's a really good Brit series with Charlotte Rampling called
> "Broadchurch" that I got caught up in. The second seas
How good do you think they could possibly be for that price? Whats the wear
number?
-Curt
From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 4:47 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Barum tires
So what did we figure out on those tire
So what did we figure out on those tires? I see them on discount tire for the
210 chassis for $68
Sent from my iPhone
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/
To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
http://
I would not mind one of the new s diesels, but I have my eye on the new e250s
Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 9, 2016, at 11:52 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I saw a couple of the new S diesels a year or so ago, I think they use the
> "350 Bluetec" like is in our ML350 Bluetec. That
Yeah, I'm becoming less and less enamored of CL as a selling venue because of
the creepy and questionable people that sometimes frequent it (present company
excepted, of course.)
I have gotten to the point where when I do use CL, I use a burner email
account, never give out my address or phone
Coupla years ago here in the area a young kid, 19 or 20, was selling his
pickup, met the guy, which turned out to be 2 guys, they wanted to go
for a ride in it to check it out, OK, he went with them. The 2 buyers
killed him and took the truck. They were caught the next day or two,
had no part
I've had a couple of sales on Craigslist where the buyer "forgets" or "couldn't
get" change, which of course would result in a lower selling price. If I don't
have change I turn them down.
One guy went to an ATM to get some, another just paid me more because he
couldn't make change.
The questi
Hey! Sell me that computer man, and you better bring cash. Large bills. You
know, for change.
On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 12:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Had a computer for sale on CL. Got a response that seemed sort of scammy,
> pushy, saw mine when they were goin
But beer is importanter.
-
Max
Charleston SC
On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 12:53 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Good grammer is impotent
>
> --R
>
> On 2/9/16 10:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
>> Whatever hapened to good gramar and speling?
>>
>> On Tue, F
Came across this guy in Sacramento that has replacement MB leather seat covers
for a really good price. If I understand correctly, he salvages good leather
from cars at the knackers and repairs or restores it. He can also make small
stuff out of the pieces as well, like armrest covers.
He sells
You need a new SWMBO
--R
On 2/8/16 10:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
N.E. should get ready for a major storm followed by frigidity
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/
To Unsubscribe or change
New breaks!
Greg
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew
Strasfogel via Mercedes
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 7:39 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Andrew Strasfogel
Subject: [MBZ] 1985 FL 300TD sold on ebay a few minutes ago
Pr
Good grammer is impotent
--R
On 2/9/16 10:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
Whatever hapened to good gramar and speling?
On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 10:35 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
"someone who knows what there doing"
As long as there not loosers
I saw a couple of the new S diesels a year or so ago, I think they use
the "350 Bluetec" like is in our ML350 Bluetec. That engine puts out
some good torks, moves the ML right along. I drove a GL350 Bt dizzel
along with the ML, the GL seemed a little slower and struggling but
moved OK just no
Since I voted 230 times for Obama over two elections it must he his fault.
On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 11:11 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Whatever hapened to good gramar and speling?
>>
>>
> Goobermnt goobers messing around with, then taking over, Lokal skools
>
>
>
Whatever hapened to good gramar and speling?
Goobermnt goobers messing around with, then taking over, Lokal skools
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/
To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
http://
Whatever hapened to good gramar and speling?
publik skuls
___
http://www.okiebenz.com
To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/
To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Glenn ask me to post this to the list for anyone who might be interested:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zg8sjj00tbalefa/Photo%20Feb%2008%2C%204%2028%2042%20PM.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/urf836e6ha11tki/Photo%20Feb%2008%2C%204%2029%2010%20PM.jpg?dl=0
Dan
Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded
Whatever hapened to good gramar and speling?
On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 10:35 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> "someone who knows what there doing"
>
> As long as there not loosers
>
> --R
>
> On 2/8/16 10:03 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> https://seattle.craigslist.o
Pretty much a poorly maintained example of the beloved 123 300TD turbo
wagon. To his credit, the seller disclosed everything - good, bad and
ugly. Watch the video for a hilarious hula dance demo by the air cleaner
assembly.
Sold at $2,499 with only 2 bids.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-
"someone who knows what there doing"
As long as there not loosers
--R
On 2/8/16 10:03 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote:
https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/5415121727.html
Maybe Poos needs a new toy to add to the collection. Not sure I could get it
all the way to Tampa, but worth a try
not m
Peter,
My 1980 300SD was sold in the Atlanta area and has spent its entire life in
Georgia. It has rarely ever been exposed to salt. Hence, the body is in
excellent shape. I had the leather and seat pads redone about 18 years ago and
they are still fine. It starts a little slow when it's below
84 matches
Mail list logo