Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-25 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
My washer has a clean cycle, I put it in and run that. For my dishwasher, I just fill the detergent cup and let it run a cycle. Makes everything nice and fresh! -D > On Mar 25, 2024, at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 23/03/2024 6:52 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-25 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 23/03/2024 6:52 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I have a container of it in my utility room. You can find the stuff cheap as wine in the canning section of your local Mercado del Wal, among other places. I use it to freshen up the dishwasher and washing machine. -D So, what are you

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I used to buy the little tubes of lemonade mix, generic KoolAid, and use it, but when I was getting a jar lifter from the canning section for Mrs. Dan a few years ago I saw a container of it on the shelf. Apparently, it’s can be used in the canning process for some vegetables. Big container for

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I need to get if for nothing else to freshen up my dishwasher and washing machine. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 23, 2024, at 6:53 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have a container of it in my utility room. You can find the stuff cheap as > wine in the canning section of your

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I have a container of it in my utility room. You can find the stuff cheap as wine in the canning section of your local Mercado del Wal, among other places. I use it to freshen up the dishwasher and washing machine. -D > On Mar 22, 2024, at 10:14 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Fri,

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:10:27 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mar 22, 2024, at 1:09 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Citric acid > > Seems like we did that all the time back in the day. Yup. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-22 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Seems like we did that all the time back in the day. AzBob Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 22, 2024, at 1:09 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Citric acid > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Are any of you

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Citric acid Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Are any of you folks fans of the radiator flush chemicals? > > Randy > > >> On 22/03/2024 2:45 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> What all of them said. Golden or blue. Green can

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-22 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Are any of you folks fans of the radiator flush chemicals? Randy On 22/03/2024 2:45 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: What all of them said. Golden or blue. Green can be a Bad Thing over time, but don’t worry. Drain, flush a few times, refill with plain water, drain/flush again and

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
And to clarify, after you refill with plain water, drive it for a day or two before you drain and refill it with fresh premix. That can help clean stuff out and dilute whatever remains of the old coolant to the point where it’s pretty much gone. -D > On Mar 22, 2024, at 3:45 PM, dan

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
What all of them said. Golden or blue. Green can be a Bad Thing over time, but don’t worry. Drain, flush a few times, refill with plain water, drain/flush again and refill with a premix of your choice. Unless you’re planning on coming up the hill in the winter for an extended period of time a

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-22 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Flush with water, several times. Drain, add the gallon of antifreeze, and top off with water. Assumes roughly 2gal total capacity. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Probably a couple gallons Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 22, 2024, at 12:28 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:F. How many gallons would the whole flush/fill take?AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn Mar 22, 2024, at 10:24 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:Zerex g05 yellow or g48 blue. Green is wrong.

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-22 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
F. How many gallons would the whole flush/fill take?AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn Mar 22, 2024, at 10:24 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:Zerex g05 yellow or g48 blue. Green is wrong. Needs a full flush and refill with correct coolant. Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 22, 2024, at 12:15 PM, Bob

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Zerex g05 yellow or g48 blue. Green is wrong. Needs a full flush and refill with correct coolant. Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 22, 2024, at 12:15 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:I got the $80 Dorman tank. As I begin to drain the leaky tank I see the coolant is green. Is green correct? I thought

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-22 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I got the $80 Dorman tank. As I begin to drain the leaky tank I see the coolant is green. Is green correct? I thought is was supposed to be blue? Of course I haven’t messed with anything coolant related in quite some time, so I could be wrong. Right now I’m going to pause and watch the Blue Angels

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I replaced one on my ML500 and it was like $38 or so if I recall. Amazon maybe?--FTSent from iFōnOn Mar 21, 2024, at 1:56 PM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:I’m going to replace the leaking coolant tank on my ML. The clowns at Autohaus AZ have them, an OEM MB for $188, but they won’t allow me

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-21 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
"He’s dead, Jim." I suspect there aren’t any in Paragon and they’l have to bring some over from the Fatherland. To be honest, if I could see and touch the Dorman part, I would seriously consider it. Something as basic as a coolant reservoir is pretty tough to muck up, unless it’s Üro. Paying

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-21 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
where is Rusty when we need him? On Thu, Mar 21, 2024, 1:56 PM Robert Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m going to replace the leaking coolant tank on my ML. The clowns at > Autohaus AZ have them, an OEM MB for $188, but they won’t allow me to pick > it up, it has to be

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-21 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Overall, I have had good service with Dorman products. In the daisy chain of chineseium, Dorman has been generally at a higher quality standard. Pick one up at the seller's, inspect it, walk it out to the car and do a point by point comparison as to fitment.. Then decide. Having it in your hand

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Have you tried the MB Classic Center? They offer decent discounts and quick shipping. Get a quote on the shipping before committing. My contact is michael.wight...@mbusa.com On Thu, Mar 21, 2024 at 2:12 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would say go for it.

Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I would say go for it. Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 21, 2024, at 12:56 PM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:I’m going to replace the leaking coolant tank on my ML. The clowns at Autohaus AZ have them, an OEM MB for $188, but they won’t allow me to pick it up, it has to be shipped. $13 and 8-14

[MBZ] Dorman v OEM

2024-03-21 Thread Robert Rentfro via Mercedes
I’m going to replace the leaking coolant tank on my ML. The clowns at Autohaus AZ have them, an OEM MB for $188, but they won’t allow me to pick it up, it has to be shipped. $13 and 8-14 days. Dummy boo-boo heads.Several other places have the MB tanks, but shipping everywhere seems to be in the