[MBZ] Another eBay Car For AZ Bob

Or AZ Dan. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-190D-5-Speed-Manual-/224802484179 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Another nice car destroyed

Not totally. You'd just have to deduct around $4,000 to budget for repairs to whatever damage has been done. That makes it a $500 car. Sad. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 23, 2022 8:38 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [

Re: [MBZ] 2006 R350 salvage title - 164k miles - $4,500

His garage or shop is heated with propane, and maybe his house is heated with the same tank. If the supply of heating fuel is sketchy, SWMBO is going to prefer a heated house, as opposed to a heated garage. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 24, 2022 2:11 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.c

[MBZ] Cognitive Dissonance Much?

And Mercedes wants to go all electric. Good luck with that. https://calcoastnews.com/2022/01/slo-climate-change-activist-heidi-harmons-electric-car-calamity/ Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

Re: [MBZ] Cognitive Dissonance Much?

> OTOH there are a whole bunch of people who have electric cars ONLY because of > the smug factor... South Park "Smug" episode. Hilarious. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change del

Re: [MBZ] Garage heating options

If I were building a shop from scratch, I would put hydronic heating in the concrete floor, with an OWB (outdoor wood boiler) and natural gas or propane boiler backup. Even if the shop is 45 degrees, a warm floor would make a world of difference. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January

Re: [MBZ] Speed cameras

Well it appears to turn off. Most phones don't have a removable battery, so one really doesn't know. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 31, 2022 1:49 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speed cameras Yeah it's asto

Re: [MBZ] Hahahahaha

>> That's very true. Corrupt and bankrupt. > Is or isn't?? Is. On both points. Corrupt. https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2022/01/29/something_stinks_in_the_illinois_governors_office_147110.html Bankrupt. https://wirepoints.org/pritzker-administration-sloughs-off-illinois-pension-lia

Re: [MBZ] HF Float Charger is the Nuts

I've seen them for $10 less ($19.99) but I suspect those days are gone. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 2, 2022 11:08 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ritchey30...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] HF Float Charger is the Nuts That's not the point. Th

[MBZ] Project For OK Don

This actually looks like a great deal. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/oak-brook-1969-mgb-project/7441117067.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Rusty

No. There are comments on Rusty's FB page though. Sad. He was one of the good guys. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 4, 2022 11:45 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rbenn...@bennell.ca Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rusty Has anyone tracked down an obituary?

Re: [MBZ] it’s going to be a quick easy flip - 1999 ML320 - $1,500

$1,000 too much. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 4, 2022 5:08 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] it’s going to be a quick easy flip - 1999 ML320 - $1,500 Might be worth a gamble for someone. Worst case it needs a n

Re: [MBZ] Beautiful, Boring E430

Yes it is. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 6, 2022 1:08 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: azbob...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Beautiful, Boring E430 Everything seems high. It’s annoying. AzBob Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 6, 2022, at 9:30 AM,

[MBZ] Photographer of The Week

And it's only Sunday. https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-1999-mercedes-clk-320-convertible/7442663720.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: ht

[MBZ] Road Trip For Floyd?

https://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/d/lightfoot-mercedes-ml-320-suv/7443416171.html Rick ___ 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/list

Re: [MBZ] OT: Wretched X5

I thought you and Jill flushed that turd. Friends don't let friends buy BMW'S. Ever. Rick ___ 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/li

Re: [MBZ] 2003 E500 - 170k - $2,000

Looks like it. Want me to check this car out and give you a report? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 10, 2022 8:05 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2003 E500 - 170k - $2,000 Is that green interior? On 2/10/202

[MBZ] Flip For Dan

https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/hudson-2007-mercedes-benz-e350/7444910080.html Pop in a fuel pump.. And a timing set, and Bob's your uncle. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe o

Re: [MBZ] Oil

> Could find no T6 that could be ordered anywhere. This is unbelievable. It's only going to get worse as time goes on. Perhaps it turns around by 2023-2024 ish. Perhaps. Oh, and it's not just oil. It's industrial equipment, VFDs, PLCs, valves, motors, bearings, etc. Good luck when your essenti

Re: [MBZ] Oil

> I'm on our local water board. We have to upgrade equipment and replace > failed items occasionally You need to convince your board that JIT delivery is a thing of the past. Spend the cash now on parts that *may* fail. Years ago I used to advocate for predictive maintenance, and using comput

Re: [MBZ] Oil

> Rotella is not adequate. T6 is barely adequate, but usually priced high for > adequate quality. Well the subject IS oil. What is a high quality diesel oil, if Rotella isn't? I've got about six gallons or so on the shelf. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com T

Re: [MBZ] Oil now water equipment

> I'm not sure how much in the way of spares we could acquire given we have a > fairly diverse inventory of stuff. That's the rub. If you have a homogeneous array of equipment, you end up with a "sole supplier" issue, and if you have diverse equipment, you run out of money and room to keep inve

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

More an effect of emissions controls. In particular EGR. EGR reduces NOX emissions in diesels, but it makes a mess of the intake manifold. In manifolds with movable flaps, things get "interesting". Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 15, 2022 10:31 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Repl

Re: [MBZ] Lifts

> I guess when I get ready to acquire one I will have to check into that aspect. Perhaps a morbid observation, but with retiring mechanics, and independent auto shops closing, you may want to check estate auctions near you for lifts. I have seen several sold recently, fairly cheap. I currently

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

Strong work! Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 15, 2022 10:15 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rmassm...@embarqmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) Well all I am in the process of trying to change the seals on my Ml

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes S550 FB group

It's FB. You were expecting intelligence? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 16, 2022 10:13 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Mercedes S550 FB group As promised from last nights post. I did a few upgrades. Whe

Re: [MBZ] Metaltainment coming to a thread near you.

Where did the lower quarter panel come from? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 17, 2022 7:35 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: dsereta...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Metaltainment coming to a thread near you. Will do. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb

Re: [MBZ] OT - Airplane Content

Needs to be narrated by Ozzy Man Reviews. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 18, 2022 1:19 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Airplane Content Here’s one coming that ends up doing a go-around: https://youtu.be/v

Re: [MBZ] Diesel oil

Hmm. Going to be a bit of supply chain issues if trucks can't get their oil changed. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 18, 2022 5:55 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: g2ma...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel oil Welcome to the club. Just yesterda

Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec )

iginal Message- From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 4:09 PM >> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com >> Cc: Floyd Thursby >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Cooler Leak Repair ( 2012 ML350 Bluetec ) >> >> My $500 99E300 had a completely buggered

Re: [MBZ] 1996 SL500 - 198k miles - $5,000

They have plastic top end oiling tubes that fail over time. Dan can explain if he sees this. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 19, 2022 12:29 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] 1996 SL500 - 198k miles - $5,000 "M119

Re: [MBZ] Diesel oil

$2,000 divided by 55 yields a cost per gallon >> of >>> $36.00 or $9 per quart Pricey, but on par for full synthetic oil like >>> T6. >>> Going to be an "interesting year" for the next few years, looks like. >>> >>> >>> On F

Re: [MBZ] OT Interesting perspective on EVs v V12s THIS is Why I Replaced My EV With a V12! How Green Are Electric Cars?

> I'm happy with being on the list for a new Fisker ocean. I'm pretty sure there are some electric VWs and Porches on fire on a ship in the ocean. They may end up being at the bottom of the ocean. Close enough? Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT Interesting perspective on EVs v V12s THIS is Why I Replaced My EV With a V12! How Green Are Electric Cars?

#x27;s manifest, please post it for us all to experience schadenfreude. On Tue, Feb 22, 2022 at 12:04 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > I'm happy with being on the list for a new Fisker ocean. I'm pretty sure there are some electric VWs and Porch

Re: [MBZ] OT Interesting perspective on EVs v V12s THIS is Why I Replaced My EV With a V12! How Green Are Electric Cars?

> What kind of EVs are made in Europe? German https://www.porsche.com/usa/aboutporsche/e-performance/ https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/electric-vehicles-3646 https://www.mbusa.com/en/eq-electric-cars https://www.audiusa.com/us/web/en/models/electric-models.html There are plenty of plug

[MBZ] Project For Someone

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1971-Mercedes-Benz-/373946793696 Rick ___ 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/mailma

Re: [MBZ] tire prices

The price of everything is going up. Get used to it. Priced lumber lately? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 25, 2022 6:23 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] tire prices I was just looking at

Re: [MBZ] GL front bumper replacement

Find a local shop that does good quality work, and get it fixed. Just get it done. You have a hundred other vehicles that need attention. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 28, 2022 1:59 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...

Re: [MBZ] Premium

$1.73 (what it was two years ago) is cheap. $3.73 is not. The day is coming when $5.73 will be a bargain. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 28, 2022 2:50 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Premium Filled up thi

Re: [MBZ] Premium

Yeah. They'll be en Fuego. Rick From: astrasfo...@gmail.com Sent: February 28, 2022 2:58 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rickkno...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Premium EV sales will skyrocket. On Mon, Feb 28, 2022 at 3:54 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Premium

; On Mon, Feb 28, 2022 at 3:54 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> > >> $1.73 (what it was two years ago) is cheap. > >> $3.73 is not. > >> The day is coming when $5.73 will be a bargain. > >> &

Re: [MBZ] 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 600 Sedan 4D,$8,500

A new car for Regina! Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 28, 2022 6:00 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 600 Sedan 4D,$8,500 Listed a day ago in Oklahoma City, OK

Re: [MBZ] Cargo ship descends to Davy's Locker

Actually Chevy had an alert for the all electric Bolt not to charge indoors and not to park within 50' of another car. I suspect after the recall that has been changed, but I can't find anything on that. https://www.kbb.com/car-news/gm-tells-some-chevy-bolt-owners-park-50-ft-from-other-cars/ Ge

Re: [MBZ] What Would Fix the SRS Message?

I would think you have to access the 38 pin port to pull those codes. Some scanners can use an adapter for access. Not sure about the icarsoft. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 3, 2022 1:53 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com S

Re: [MBZ] It’s 2008 all over again

I wonder if they (veg oil morons) destroy diesel pickups too? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 3, 2022 8:53 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] It’s 2008 all over again Starting to see posts on Fa

Re: [MBZ] It’s 2008 all over again

> Maybe biodiesel will return to the pumps. Not likely. Most diesel fuel has 5% biodiesel added to it for lubricity. Modern diesel engines with DPF and Regen cycles don't tolerate biodiesel well. Here's a couple of articles to increase your understanding of the matter. http://www.biodieselmaga

Re: [MBZ] W124 Coupe

Since you are nearing retirement, and may not be around to do necessary maintenance and repairs, I would stick to popular and easy to work on cars. Chevy, Ford, Toyota, etc. While WE may view Mercedes Benz as a reliable and easy to repair marque, most of the mechanics and shade tree mechanics ar

[MBZ] One For AZ Bob

I would be all over this one. Just make sure the intake manifold has been upgraded. There was a TSB or recall for that. https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/scottsdale-2003-ford-crown-victoria-lx/7453268880.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] My ML350 Bluetec Oil Cooler Seal Repair update

Wow. Strong work and a good write up. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 4, 2022 10:15 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rmassm...@embarqmail.com Subject: [MBZ] My ML350 Bluetec Oil Cooler Seal Repair update Yes I am still trying to finish the oil cooler

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices

> Bodes poorly for values of used V8s and SUVs? The increasing cost of food may bring the used car market to heel. That and the child tax credit that has been dispensed on a monthly basis, as opposed to getting a large tax return in March or April. One can hope. I'd like to pick up a Benz barga

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices

Closer to six bucks soon. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 5, 2022 11:44 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices Just passed the next station of the local major chain

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices

State by state average prices. https://gasprices.aaa.com/state-gas-price-averages/ Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 5, 2022 2:35 PM To: dsereta...@yahoo.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: atypical...@gmail.com; mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will th

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices

> If oil hits $8 per gallon by then which is not a stretch then I will be > paying $2000 per month to heat my house. Yep. Let's say a semi gets 6 mpg. That semi travelling from a state that grows food to a state that consumes food goes 1,200 miles. The fuel cost for that trip went from $400 to

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices and when will they affect used car prices

Gorda, CA. Highest prices I can find right now. https://www.ksbw.com/article/gas-prices-in-gorda-hit-dollar759/39341899 $8.49 9/10 for premium. Coming to a city near you. Wish I had the equipment and parts to rebuild Mercedes diesel injection pumps. There will be a ton of cars for sale cheap w

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback now fuel efficiency

> The way she drives it would not be ideal to run regular. Hahaha. She is a binary driver. It's either on or off. I drive like there's an egg between the throttle, brake pedal, and my foot. Binary drivers do not. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search li

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback

> It will be interesting to see what effect the recent events have on the used > car market. On the previously owned market light trucks and SUV prices will crash over the next eight weeks, and sub compact and hybrid prices will soar. On the new car side car makers that have pinned their hopes

Re: [MBZ] A story AZ bob and other might find interesting

>> If we had built all the nuclear plants that got shelved in the 70s, 80’s >> we’d be in good shape > Yep. It’s amazing what fear will do. https://www.netl.doe.gov/research/coal/energy-systems/gasification/gasifipedia/ftsynthesis http://fischer-tropsch.org/ https://ihsmarkit.com/products/che

Re: [MBZ] $168

If it had a 21 gallon tank and was bone dry, that would be $8.00 a gallon. I call BS. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 9, 2022 4:52 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] $168 That’s how much it co

Re: [MBZ] Dr. Rakesh Patel, 33, of Silver Springs, Maryland, was run over by his own Mercedes after a man carjacked it Tuesday night in Washington DC

>> but alas I don't think that is allowed in DC. > DC does allow concealed permits. Yep. https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/applying-license-carry-handgun DC is not particularly second amendment friendly though. https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/dc-gun-laws/ Rick

Re: [MBZ] Intense travel jobs?

> Maybe I shift to buying cars that are not projects and get rid of all the > long term projects. That may be the one good thing, other than doubling your salary. The only issue about doubling your income, is NOT doubling your spending. It is damn hard to do. Self discipline is a wonderful serv

Re: [MBZ] Filled up with biodiesel

Well now that would depend. If you made it yourself, free. If you purchased it from a neighborhood co-op, $2 a gallon maybe $3. If you purchased it from a fuel station probably $3.50-$4.00 a gallon. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 11, 2022 3:34 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-t

Re: [MBZ] Auto Parts Idiots

Anecdotal, but I've had a similar issues on a few parts from FCP euro. I usually pull part numbers from an online epc just to make sure. Decades ago I'd go into NAPA, put the part I needed on the greasy counter next to a half full ashtray of cigarette butts and the old guy with a half smoked

[MBZ] Car For Mrs. Dan?

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-2001-mercedes-benz-slk320/7457563397.html Not a V8 though. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail

[MBZ] OT: For True Computer Nerds

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[MBZ] Dan? Floyd?

Quick flip? https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-2007-mercedes-gl450/7459232138.html Rick ___ 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/ma

Re: [MBZ] What are they smoking on BAT?

Someone on Banned with a similar lifestyle, loved those old boats. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 17, 2022 1:52 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: Re: [MBZ] What are they smoking on BAT? I knew two guys who owned these car

Re: [MBZ] The car ran and drove great until the breaks went almost completely out and I rear ended someone. 1987 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D, $1, 000

And that is my biggest issue with binary drivers©️ When something in the brake system fails, the car in front of them is what stops them. (A binary driver is one who must accelerate until it's time to stop. When it's time to stop, they brake at the limits of tire adhesion) Rick From: mercedes@

Re: [MBZ] needs transmission conductor plate replaced. ($650) 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $2, 800

It's an '07 E350. It's going to need an engine as well. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 18, 2022 3:15 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] needs transmission conductor plate replaced. ($650) 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-

Re: [MBZ] $6K Repair or Different Vehicle

> We’ve had the car since new. No deep-seated emotional attachment to it. Something to be said for following the "severe duty" maintenance cycle. I'm guilty of that at times too. > Get it fixed or sneakily trade it in on something else? I'd sell it outright, or to CarMax. Private party, I'd be

Re: [MBZ] Porsche?

> A friend of mine wants to go halfsies on one. With who, you? The only ship that won't sail is a partnership. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://

Re: [MBZ] More tires

I've had Kumho. They are tires. They are round. The are black. No blow outs. No weird noise. No weird vibration. I don't drive very aggressively though, so YMMV. If I was putting them on something I drive, I'd buy them. Something for someone who drives very aggressively or stops suddenly, I'd re

Re: [MBZ] Corn based ethanol

Karl says: > Also known as cognitive dissonance. There's a LOT of that going on. I'd explain, but I don't feel like causing "cognitive dissonance" and getting moderated. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] More tires

t some Kumhos on the 350SDL, or one of the last W126s I >>>>> owned, and was very pleased with them. >>>>>> >>>>>> -D >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mar 20, 2022, at 10:55 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < >>&

Re: [MBZ] More tires

2, at 2:21 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > They are super expensive. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: March 21, 2022 11:37 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: ka...@striplin.net > Subject: Re: [MBZ] More

Re: [MBZ] plate readers

It's called a surveillance state and we are living in one. It's not political. I don't like it either. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 21, 2022 6:05 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] plate readers Watching the local

Re: [MBZ] Regina’s Nuts….

> You gotta work like an A&P guy or you’ll kill someone. You're going to have him shadowboxing his tools before long. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go t

Re: [MBZ] More tires

https://motorandwheels.com/where-are-tires-made-brands/ https://www.utires.com/articles/tires-made-usa-american-foreign-brands/ Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery option

Re: [MBZ] Battery Fun

https://youtu.be/pejYYpHcYKw Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 23, 2022 9:22 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Battery Fun I still have my Sotz Monster Maul from my teenage years of doin firewood for the family firepl

Re: [MBZ] W211 Wanted

Sedan? V6? What changed? And yeah, they are hard to find. I've found a few, but not lately. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 24, 2022 12:23 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] W211 Wanted The search for a replacement for M

Re: [MBZ] OT: 2022 as a year for finishing up old projects

I used to use Lawnboy two stroke mowers. The service manual advised cleaning the muffler and exhaust port every 25 hours of operation. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 24, 2022 5:40 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: psf...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: [M

Re: [MBZ] Ceramic coating

I use Rejex. It's pretty good stuff. https://rejex.com/ Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 25, 2022 11:35 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ceramic coating That’s kinda my sense of it too. A good polish and w

Re: [MBZ] Does anyone know these folks

Yes. Do deferred maintenance, fix, flip. Make large profits. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 25, 2022 1:16 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: macj...@aol.com Subject: [MBZ] Does anyone know these folks https://www.woodsandbarclay.com/ They seem to ha

Re: [MBZ] Does anyone know these folks

https://youtube.com/c/woodsandbarclay Rick Original Message Show Details From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 25, 2022 1:16 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: me

Re: [MBZ] Who wants the MB font?

>> That site is a bit of a minefield. It wants you to click on "download" all >> over the place and get all sorts of junk. > The same crappy clickbait is loaded onto many recipe websites to get you to > print out a recipe using their download https://noscript.net/ Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] Walmart AGM battery

Are the chargers set to AGM mode? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 27, 2022 8:41 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] Walmart AGM battery I have a battery out of a car that is a Walmart AGM battery

Re: [MBZ] Walmart AGM battery

: [MBZ] Walmart AGM battery Yes. The Pulse tech does not have a AGM mode though. On 3/27/2022 9:08 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Are the chargers set to AGM mode? > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: March 27,

[MBZ] Batteryminder Sale

It's on sale again. https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200332201_200332201 Rick ___ 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/

Re: [MBZ] OT: Shocking video of fatal PA Turnpike pileup

Exactly. Decisions, actions, and reactions have consequences. Kind of like saying a virus caused supply chain issues. Several government's reactions to a virus caused supply chain issues, not a virus. I'll shut up now, before someone gets their knickers in a twist. Rick From: mercedes@okieben

Re: [MBZ] OT Truck front end parts

If the original equipment lasted 200k miles I would see if OE is available. Will it cost more? Yup. Is not doing the front end again in two years worth it? Yup. I once had a 3/4 ton GMC I rebuild the front end on. I used AutoZone Duralast parts. Lifetime warranty. I collected on the warranty 20k

Re: [MBZ] OT Truck front end parts

> Throw in the shocks grand total is around $872. Geez, parts prices sure add > up quick. Less than the price of ONE new truck payment, for a $65,000 truck financed at 0% for six years. ONE. PAYMENT. Pretty much a bargain in my book. Rick ___ http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] Big brother

> How do they track your credit card charges? I'm pretty sure "anonymous" data is available from third parties. Perhaps even non anonymous. Please read the seventh chapter of Charles Duhigg's "The Power of Habit". You'll be pretty shocked. That's why certain purchases are best made with cash, w

Re: [MBZ] Silverado steeeing

Not too bad. Do you want to change one bad part at a time, or just rebuild it once and be done for another 200k miles? I would probably cheap out and just change what's bad. But I'm not driving 1,000 miles every other weekend to pickup cars for the back forty either. Rick From: mercedes@okieb

[MBZ] Speaking of EV Autos

An article that should be near and dear to Dimitri's heart. https://market-ticker.org/akcs-www?post=245556 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.

Re: [MBZ] Wonder what's going on with this 02ML320 - $1,200

Expound on that, please. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 8, 2022 10:17 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wonder what's going on with this 02ML320 - $1,200 $500 + $30 switch 30min work, or maybe just jumper

Re: [MBZ] AC vacuum time

> After opening up a system I always pull vacuum for an hour. Is this overkill? No. > What does everyone else do? Some say let it sit for several hours to a day and make sure it holds a vacuum. That makes sense on a customer car when you don't want to do it twice. For someone like me who's pro

Re: [MBZ] A new reality of working on cars

I like nitrile gloves. I *think* you recommended Tiger Grip gloves and I like them when they are available. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 10, 2022 3:22 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: jaime...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] A new reality of working

Re: [MBZ] A new reality of working on cars

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FSLV1TU?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 10, 2022 5:17 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] A new reality of working on cars Yea yea I should probab

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

He said they came from the land of large women, so I assume they are made from only the finest chinesium. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 14, 2022 6:52 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12 T

Re: [MBZ] Are w123s a major attraction to people?

Probably 2 1/2 times your standard offer. Meaning about $1,250. But that's my guess, and I wouldn't expect you to tell anyone. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 14, 2022 6:39 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Are w1

Re: [MBZ] 16CLS63AMG - 39k miles - $33,500

> I hate that "shutoff the engine at stops" stuff. I don’t honestly believe it > saves anything in the long run. It's a way to help meet government mandates. Whether emissions related or Corporate Average Fuel Economy related, it's a regulatory issue. Granted, a lot of good engineering has bee

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