Re: [MBZ] OT but back to diesels

2013-09-21 Thread Brian Toscano
wrote: A 10 ply tire will never flex like a 6 ply... -Curt Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 10:08:57 -0400 From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT but back to diesels Message-ID: calhj_1deddk5x5ub5hyrh59wgpfs

Re: [MBZ] OT but back to diesels

2013-09-20 Thread Curt Raymond
... -Curt Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 17:05:14 -0500 From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OT but back to diesels Message-ID: 523b751a.6030...@bennell.ca Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Sort of an extension

[MBZ] OT but back to diesels

2013-09-20 Thread MG
In your situation I would have gone for a diesel a long time ago. I live a bit over 20 miles out of town where we work and go shopping. Went to a diesel for myself over 20 years ago, full size van. Wife still has gas because a new small truck with diesel is not available and she needs

Re: [MBZ] OT but back to diesels

2013-09-20 Thread Michael Canfield
...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OT but back to diesels Message-ID: 523b751a.6030...@bennell.ca Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Sort of an extension of the truck for Jaime thread, but at what point in terms of use do you folks

Re: [MBZ] OT but back to diesels

2013-09-20 Thread Curt Raymond
A 10 ply tire will never flex like a 6 ply... -Curt Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 10:08:57 -0400 From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT but back to diesels Message-ID:     calhj_1deddk5x5ub5hyrh59wgpfs+j3wcxpvgcakdtf6ysk

Re: [MBZ] OT but back to diesels

2013-09-19 Thread Michael Canfield
Some of us think that there is no point where a gasser makes sense when buying a used truck. A Diesel is going to last longer, on average, even if not maintained well. They only come in 3/4 ton or bigger so you get better brakes, 10 ply tires that roll easier, bigger bearings and u-joints that

[MBZ] OT but back to diesels

2013-09-19 Thread Randy Bennell
Sort of an extension of the truck for Jaime thread, but at what point in terms of use do you folks think a diesel makes sense? I only run about 12K miles a year on my truck, but of that about 8200 miles will be highway miles this year. I do regular runs to the lake which is about a 350 mile

Re: [MBZ] OT but back to diesels

2013-09-19 Thread Fmiser
Randy wrote: Sort of an extension of the truck for Jaime thread, but at what point in terms of use do you folks think a diesel makes sense? Always? Or if it's an available option - I haven't found a diesel line trimmer or chainsaw suitable for my uses. As I said in another post, I don't