New ( to me ) 1996 E300D - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

samiam4 · #16 11-25-2002, 11:33 PM

Hey guys,

Don't want to enter into oil wars. But, I was under the impression that synthetics would causing leaking in oilder cars. It's strong detergent package cleans out the crude around the seals.. then they will leak for a time, until the seal swealing additives take effect and close the gaps backup.

96 car is pretty new to me... i'd go for the synthetic oil(mobil or amsoil). Watchout, much of the sythetic marked stuff in the USA is api type III modefied dino crude. I would follow MB's guildlines. Heck, the dealership should be reported for putting an oil in your car that doesn't meet 229.1 or 229.3 MB spec(do a search on Mercedes and wolfgang.. he's got a great page with oil approved lists). Mercedes USA just settled a biggy class action lawsuit over just that type of crap on M-class cars.

Of course, if it was a bad gasket... it should leak lots worse.

Best of luck.... Printing out the Mercedes requirements and discussing the dealers's ignorance might get you a FREE oil change to synthetic. It was my understanding, MBUSA was suggesting Mobil-1 15W50 or 0W40 to be installed by all dealers.
Michael

michakaveli · #17 11-27-2002, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rick Miley
OK, I might as well chime in here. I'll second LightMan's recommendation of a full synthetic from Amsoil or Mobil Delvac-1. I use the Amsoil 15W40 heavy duty marine and diesel oil because I can get it easier and at a better price than the Delvac-1. That said, I'll check at the Petro on I75 next time I go up and see if they have the Delvac-1. I've said this before, but just to reiterate, regular Mobil-1 is not rated for your modern turbo diesel in any weight. Do not use it.

I see that you're in Connecticut. I hope that your glow plugs have been changed recently. At 78,000 miles, I'm already on my third set. And I'm in Florida.

Hey fellas! I'm a newbie to MB diesels myself. I'm using the Delvac 1 in my newly acquired '97 E300 and it runs great. Only leak I have is from the oil drain plug [that copper washer must betired]. As far as a great service cnete rin Connecticut. I would highly recommen Tony's Imported Auto Service in Manchester... Honest work and great pricing.... They take care of all our cars. They recently replaced the tranny fluid in my E300. Nice job and cost me less than the dealer usually charges. There is a local MB dealership where they get all their parts from anyway..

My $.02

rmmagow · #18 11-27-2002, 10:13 AM

Where can one obtain Mobil-1 Delvac? AMSOIL ?
Thanks.

rmmagow · #19 11-27-2002, 10:14 AM

Never mind, found 'em both

rmmagow · #20 11-27-2002, 10:59 AM

And my apologies to lightman, didn't mean to get your knickers in a knot :-)

LightMan · #21 11-27-2002, 03:40 PM

haha about the knickers, I have no idea what I said that gave you the indication i was upset, but no apologies necessary...its all about discussion and topic, nothing personal.

Triffin · #22 11-29-2002, 07:00 PM

Back from the Turkey Day road trip ..
Didn't make it to the Petro plaza ..
but did stop at a Flying J ..

They had pretty much everything diesel ..
I didn't have time to take a full inventory,
but they had Mobil Delvac1 @ $22.30/ gal ,
also Shell Rotella T and several other diesel
rated oils, Howes' additives and several others ..
All in all I'd say that it would be well worth
everyone's time to make a trip to the local
trucker's plaza and check out their inventory ..

Jim "back in" Ct ..

Triffin · #23 12-14-2002, 03:45 PM

When I get better at this I'll try to post some other
pixs .. Here's two not so great photos of my 'ride'

and another

Jim in Ct ..

Triffin · #24 12-14-2002, 08:49 PM

Ok ..

This is making me crazy ..
I'm trying to 'post' the actual pixs
rather than "links to pixs" ..
I've done a general thread search for
"posting pics" etc .. and they all mention
a 'browse' feature for adding attachments to a
post .. but I'll be if I can find it when I try
to edit the above post with the picture links ..

How does one post the actual picture ???
In English please as I am computer Illiterate (g)

Jim in Ct ..

ps .. they're in JPEG format and less than 50kb ..

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michakaveli · #25 12-14-2002, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Triffin
When I get better at this I'll try to post some other
pixs .. Here's two not so great photos of my 'ride'

and another

Jim in Ct ..

Nice pix Jim. Love that color [same as mine]
Included is a link to a pic of the Fumoto driam valve installed... I figured I would throw that one in too :-)

You need a pair of those clear corners Jim. It looks sweet with an amber or clear bulb too!

Triffin · #26 12-15-2002, 12:49 PM

I see you live in a 'one tag' state also ..
The car certainly looks better without the
plate on the front bumper ..

Here's hoping that my photo sending skills
have improved ..

Triffin · #27 12-15-2002, 12:53 PM

And another ..

Triffin · #28 12-15-2002, 12:55 PM

And one more ..

michakaveli · #29 12-15-2002, 06:47 PM

As of January I heard that law enforcement is supposed to enforce having both tags on the vehicle. I see that you are from CT too, where abouts? Skills are definately improving! heheh

LightMan · #30 12-15-2002, 06:59 PM

well since we're playing show n tell.......