[MBZ] Mobil one oil question

2006-08-20 Thread W. Lasher
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

[MBZ] Mobil one oil question

2006-08-19 Thread W. Lasher
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 don’t they say

[MBZ] Mobil one oil question

2006-08-19 Thread W. Lasher
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

[MBZ] Today's Diesel Prices

2006-08-16 Thread W. Lasher
* I’d 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

2006-08-16 Thread W. Lasher
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????

2006-08-11 Thread W. Lasher
*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 can’t get 3 qts. by the next change I’m going back to Delo 400. Getting tired of

[MBZ] OT: Cessna 190/195

2006-08-03 Thread W. Lasher
Both the 190 and 195 had the “Round Engine” Walt Lasher Seattle W140 S350

[MBZ] Mercedes CD on e-bay

2006-08-03 Thread W. Lasher
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 owner’s manual. It really doesn’t give you any info

[MBZ] What's a Message has implicit destination?

2006-07-22 Thread W. Lasher
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2006 12:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Your message to Mercedes awaits moderator approval Your mail to 'Mercedes' with the subject Bio-Diesel info for Snohomish County, Washington

[MBZ] Bio-Diesel info for Snohomish County, Washington State

2006-07-22 Thread W. Lasher
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

[MBZ] I give up on Mobil-1

2006-07-02 Thread W. Lasher
I live in Red Neck country with a lot of Pick-up Diesels and still can’t 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]

2006-06-30 Thread W. Lasher
Same here. Not even the Auto Stores have the M-1 Diesel oil. Next change I’m 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

[MBZ] **wiring harness on the W140 Diesel **

2006-06-22 Thread W. Lasher
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[MBZ] Help...I can't seem to post to the list

2006-06-20 Thread W. Lasher
Ever since the address change I can’t seem to post to the list. Is anyone else having the problem?? I’m 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 **

2006-06-20 Thread W. Lasher
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

[MBZ] My W140 gets a clean bill of health

2006-05-12 Thread W. Lasher
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 doesn’t need a double filament on

[MBZ] Any body want a W140 w/new engine?

2006-05-09 Thread W. Lasher
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

[MBZ] For Sale

2006-04-24 Thread W. Lasher
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.

[MBZ] Correction: For Sale

2006-04-24 Thread W. Lasher
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

[MBZ] driving with lights and battery charge

2006-04-21 Thread W. Lasher
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, I’m 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

[MBZ] 140 Diesels

2006-04-20 Thread W. Lasher
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

2006-04-19 Thread W. Lasher
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

2006-04-01 Thread W. Lasher
I don’t 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

[MBZ] Is M-1 0W-30 approved MB oil?

2006-03-22 Thread W. Lasher
According to Mobile web site M-1 0W-30 is an approved Diesel oil…is it approved for MB’s? What are the mew codes for Diesel oil? (ie: CF) I’m just about ready to go back to Delo 400 with all this confusion.

[MBZ] Oil question AGAIN

2006-03-14 Thread W. Lasher
I’m 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 isn’t that too much of a spread? Walt Lasher Seattle 92’ W140 S350 Diesel

[MBZ] Diesel fuel and Jet Fuel

2006-03-04 Thread W. Lasher
Au Contraire, Mr. Booher and Mr. Cathey. Diesels are back in aviation. There are several STC’s for Diesels in single engine aircraft (maybe multi’s too, but I haven’t read about it yet), and it looks as if will take off (no pun intended). You’ll be seeing more and more on this in the aviation

[MBZ] Yes Curt..your right

2006-02-28 Thread W. Lasher
*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… can’t hurt….besides I use a mileage or time limit. If I don’t get to the mileage I would change it at 3 months anyway. 2000 or

[MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread W. Lasher
I’m 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

[MBZ] This is a TEST

2006-02-11 Thread W. Lasher
Sorry for cluttering the list but I can’t 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

2006-01-16 Thread W. Lasher
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:

[MBZ] Snow Tires for Sale

2005-12-14 Thread W. Lasher
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

[MBZ] OT 9 cyl diesel aircraft eng

2005-11-09 Thread W. Lasher
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)

2005-11-03 Thread W. Lasher
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

[MBZ] S320 vs. S350D.. or would that be S300D?!

2005-10-20 Thread W. Lasher
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

[MBZ] OT: Lucent?

2005-10-10 Thread W. Lasher
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