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Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-17-2006, 09:53 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
There are some good points made here. I'm feeling...

There are some good points made here. I'm feeling more confident about trying out synthetic. Probably try the Mobil 1 . Thanks everyone!
Have a good one today.
Frankie
84 300 SD turbo
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-16-2006, 11:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
I will not work with Lovecraft, Doug. Thanks. I...

I will not work with Lovecraft, Doug. Thanks. I was considering it, driving down to LA and have the conversion done while I visit friends and relatives but I took a look at the website, forum and...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-15-2006, 10:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
Let's say hypothetically, that everyone hops on...

Let's say hypothetically, that everyone hops on the veggie oil bandwagon. Boy, this will sound stupid. I am imagining that over a long period of time, with all the heated oil particulates coming out...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-15-2006, 02:52 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
Compress ignite- Thanks! That is the exact year...

Compress ignite-
Thanks! That is the exact year /model that I just bought. Is that the Delvac synthetic? Notice any good differences? Idle? engine run smoother? Anything like that? How often do you...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-15-2006, 02:45 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
Ditto about MBZ but regardless, I would not...

Ditto about MBZ but regardless, I would not expect them to endorse such a "new" concept eventhough it is positive that they are buying farmland in India after successfully trialing the Jathropa...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-14-2006, 10:53 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
Oops meant to thank all of you, and Hosenpants. I...

Oops meant to thank all of you, and Hosenpants. I was just thinking how in a strange way, this is a support group for people seeking knowledge. I "don't feel alone". Aaaaahhhh, but not to get too...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-14-2006, 10:31 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
Excellent! What a simple test. You are da BOMB!...

Excellent! What a simple test.
You are da BOMB!
Cheers,
Frankie
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-14-2006, 08:24 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
Hey, I just collected some WVO canola oil...

Hey,
I just collected some WVO canola oil from the Mexican restaurant. Is there a difference between hydrogenated canola and refined canola?
The container says refined but no mention of...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-14-2006, 03:23 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
So are you thinking you might switch your 1983...

So are you thinking you might switch your 1983 300 D to synthetic too?
Well that Lovecraft experience is suspicious, yes.
This is why I am studying and asking now. I'm also looking into fatty wagon...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-14-2006, 02:20 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
Whoa old300D! Is there something you want to...

Whoa old300D!
Is there something you want to get off your chest? I gotta hear this! Are you speaking from personal experience with Lovecraft? Don't want any second hand stories now.
Is there some...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-13-2006, 10:17 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
Amsoil, is that sold at retail auto stores? I...

Amsoil, is that sold at retail auto stores? I can't find it here on the west coast. I'll probably go with what is readily available and there were other good choices that I noted from this forum....
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-13-2006, 07:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
Yes, I agree. That sounds about right. MB should...

Yes, I agree. That sounds about right. MB should be conservative about this to CYA.
F.
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-13-2006, 07:30 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
I am I am! This takes time, dude! I don't want to...

I am I am! This takes time, dude! I don't want to mess up my engine!

Hey Craig, the thread titled Rookie MB owner oil viscousity on page 6 or 7, I think.
The dudes name is Gurhka and the crop...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-13-2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
Hmmmmmmmm, don't hold your breath. BUT, on...

Hmmmmmmmm, don't hold your breath.
BUT, on another thread about 10 days ago there was a guy from India commenting that MB is buying lots of farmland in India after successfully trialing the diesel...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-13-2006, 06:46 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
Not yet. Still researching. I'm in phase 1, MPG...

Not yet. Still researching. I'm in phase 1, MPG on petro diesel.
Phase 2 will be started in November, MPG on biodiesel 50%.
Phase 3, if I make it this far, MIGHT be veggie oil in 2007. I bought...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-13-2006, 06:20 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
Still confused. Yup, you guys are no help at...

Still confused. Yup, you guys are no help at all:dizzy2:
I don't think a 99 300 E qualifies as "an older model".
Ford is not quite the same as MBZ diesel. With all due respect, of course.
I think...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-13-2006, 03:14 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,800
Posted By Frankie
Lovecraft warns against synthetic on older models.

Well now I'm a little confused. I've been reading on this forum that synthetic might be the latest and greatest for my 1984 300 SD . Slightly less oil changes, synthetic better for the engine etc....
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