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Forum: Alternative Fuels 12-08-2005, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Bio (Soy) Diesel in Minnesota

New mandate for diesel fuel in Minnesota: Effective approx. Sept. 27, 2005 - ALL diesel sold in MN has 2% soy mandated by legislation. No MN stations advertise their diesel as bio but all is now a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-31-2004, 01:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 895
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
I now have photos - email me at...

I now have photos - email me at WLindholm@mn.rr.com Wayne

VIN: WDBEA90D4KF090925
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-14-2004, 10:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 895
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
For Sale: 89 300TE

For Sale: 1989 300 TE - Super Clean, Smoke-Free, Complete Records. 3rd Seat, Summer (Yokohama)/Winter (Michelin) tires, Synthetic Oil, 3M Invisable Bra, a solid car that's great around town and very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-07-2002, 09:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,122
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Alan - Glad to hear you are doing well with your...

Alan - Glad to hear you are doing well with your 300D in MN. The syn. Rotella certainly is a fine oil and, as you say, will easily extend the oil change interval. My 83 300D heater was toasty warm...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-07-2002, 12:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,122
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Alan - I think you will like your 300D in...

Alan - I think you will like your 300D in Minnesota. I ran three of them over the years - my last one, an 83 was certainly the best. My experience:

Rust proofing: From around 83 on, the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2002, 07:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Great choce and a great find. I still miss my 83...

Great choce and a great find. I still miss my 83 300D - great ride, great economy and simple to maintain. I think you did well on purchase price. I sold mine two years ago for $2,250.00 - with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2002, 07:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,048
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Premium Diesel in Ellsworth, MI

Yes, and the Rowe Inn in Ellsworth is also excellent for fine dining. Last time I went to the Rowe Inn, the owner was driving a W123 Diesel! Ellsworth: Fill up with premium diesel then fill up with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2002, 07:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,048
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Found: Premium Diesel in Charlevoix, MI area

I found premium diesel in Charlevoix, MI area -

Ellsworth Farmers Exchange, Ellsworth, MI has the good, 50 cetane diesel. Was told it is supplied by Sonoco. The farmers know a good thing.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-07-2002, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,059
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Wow - what a nice specimin of this generation...

Wow - what a nice specimin of this generation vehicle. Solid engines. When I sold my at over 300k miles, it did not use a drop of oil between changes. My favorite Benz of all I've owned. Nice...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-07-2002, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,647
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
overtons.com (another boating supply house) ...

overtons.com (another boating supply house)

Topsider = $44.99

Marina Pro = $49.99

Pela Oil Extractor = $59.99

Shurflo Flex-Vane 12volt oil change system = $131.99
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-03-2002, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Thanks Chris - great results. I'll try your...

Thanks Chris - great results. I'll try your procedure - very basic but very effective! Wayne
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-03-2002, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
What is your paint detailing routine?

Chris - a bit off subject but I couldn't help but admire your car's beautiful finish. Could you briefly mention your paint detailing routine - thanks!
Forum: Great Lakes - US (IL,IN,MI,MN,OH,WI) 06-03-2002, 12:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,285
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Ted - Huber's Imported Car Service was started by...

Ted - Huber's Imported Car Service was started by Warner's uncle (the business was called Holzer's then) and was located near the old Breck Ice Rink on I-394. The old Holzer's building has been...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-02-2002, 04:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,048
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Quickyl checking the Crystal Flash website shows...

Quickyl checking the Crystal Flash website shows they operate stationstores only in Indiana. < www.crystal-flash.com >

Also, if you believe the Michigan Crystal Flash outlets were carrying...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-02-2002, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,048
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Thanks for the comments - This helps in a couple...

Thanks for the comments - This helps in a couple of ways -

The Crystal Flash at US131 exit would be fairly handy, especially when heading down state or back. I'm glad to hear some Shell...
Forum: Great Lakes - US (IL,IN,MI,MN,OH,WI) 06-01-2002, 09:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,285
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Huber's Imported Car Service

For about 8 years, I've used Huber's Imported Car Service and have been very pleased. Warner Huber is the owner along with his wife, Cybel, who runs the paper side of the business. Their son,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-01-2002, 08:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,048
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Who has premium diesel in Charlevoix/Petosky area?

Our TDI Beetle leaves Minnesota in June to spend the summer in Charlevoix, MI. Does anyone know of a premium diesel (hopefully 47-50 cetane or soy diesel) retailer in this area - (Charlevoix, East...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2002, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,213
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Exactly - some understand the more you know, the...

Exactly - some understand the more you know, the more you realize you don't know. The dangerous ones are those who don't know what they don't know! Ahhhhh, ignorance is bliss.

Interesting about...
Forum: Tech Help 05-22-2002, 09:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,125
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Unconditional Knowledge

Many here are familiar with the term "unconditional love" . . . (hang on - I'm not going sappy on you) . . . all you techs give "unconditional knowledge" - openly sharing knowledge with nothing...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2002, 02:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,213
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Need to clarify: Bio Diesel vs. Soy Diesel

I just learned in another thread: Koch is producing Soy Diesel, not Bio Diesel. Both seem to have fans.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2002, 01:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,213
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Interesting - these changes in Amoco go far...

Interesting - these changes in Amoco go far beyond a merger and signage change. Tesoro is who runs (and apparently owns) the Roseville, MN terminal that was Amoco and was our old link to getting...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-21-2002, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,213
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Anyone know what happened to Amoco Premier in Minnesota?

I an trying to determine what happened to Amoco Premier in Minnesota. 3+ years ago, I could buy it at local (Mpls./St. Paul) Amoco stations. One by one, the diesel tanks were pulled or converted. ...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-17-2002, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 945
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Thanks, this is great news knowing some machine...

Thanks, this is great news knowing some machine assist is possible. I have not tried Zaino yet but comments like yours have me looking forward to the day I do!
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-17-2002, 12:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,378
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Installed 3M Scotchcal in Minnesota - turned out nice!

For my new 02 Beetle TDI, I was convinced by the local installer to let her use various widths of 3M Scotchcal (4, 8, 12, 18 inches) and custom cover the areas I wanted protectd. She indicated she...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-17-2002, 12:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 945
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
How exactly do you use the orbital polisher with...

How exactly do you use the orbital polisher with the Zaino products? To apply it, to buff it off? With which products, Z5 and Z2? Zaino's instructions on their web site seem to recommend all be...
Forum: Tech Help 05-15-2002, 11:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 781
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Benzmac - Thanks for pointing me to the 2...

Benzmac -

Thanks for pointing me to the 2 probable directions - I'll get right on them. I appreciate being able to do something pro-actively rather than waiting for total failure. It has been a...
Forum: Tech Help 05-15-2002, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 781
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
89 300TE - suddenly kills while driving

Facts: 1989 300TE, 178,000 miles, excellent condition.

Symptoms: While driving, 25 mph in residential streets or even 60 mph on highways, the engine goes totally dead. I lose power steering,...
Forum: Tech Help 05-07-2002, 08:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 22,535
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Dave - I'm surprised to hear about the BMW...

Dave -

I'm surprised to hear about the BMW forums being a bit 'lighter' than others. I've driven various MB products for about 8 years now and only recently became aware of this forum. As I...
Forum: Tech Help 05-07-2002, 04:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 22,535
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Dave - I don't have any insight on where to...

Dave -

I don't have any insight on where to source the fluids you mention but I share your concern for proceeding with caution. One counter-thought I had was to stop into a German vehicle...
Forum: Tech Help 05-06-2002, 11:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 22,535
Posted By Wayne Lindholm
Bo - Thanks for the offical VW reference...

Bo -

Thanks for the offical VW reference giving the thumbs up to using 5W-30 synthetic oil in TDIs. One has to wonder if manufacturers "specify" not-so-common formulas in the hopes it will...
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