Slick 50, would you use it? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#16 03-17-2004, 12:59 PM

Forget Slick 50 and synthetics, BUD, how did you train your wife?

sdanville · #17 03-17-2004, 01:15 PM

I learn much here.
Thanks.

#18 03-17-2004, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by gstigler
BUD, how did you train your wife?

Well it actually backfired. She only bought into things I'd now like her to forget. I've been knocking front wheel drive and the cost of Japanese parts so long she won't even look at a Toyota or Honda. I've told her so many bad things about SUV and pick-up rollovers, she won't let me buy an X5 much less a RAV-4. I've told her so much about how I was able to fix all the problems with my BMW's that I can't even get her in a BMW dealership anymore. I've told her about how small the seats are in a C-Class that she won't look at a C320.

In other words, be very careful what you tell your better half...it could come back to haunt you.

Q · #19 03-17-2004, 01:45 PM

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Foot powder stops oil consumption?

Concrete works even better.

Theurig · #20 03-17-2004, 10:11 PM

not only do we have some really talented techies here at mercedesshop, we also got some clowns!!!!! It's good to laugh!!!

Ali Al-Chalabi · #21 03-17-2004, 10:41 PM

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I would imagine that the same effect could be had by adding mud, Dr. Scholl's Foot Powder, or mustard.

Does that mustard also fix headgasket leaks, or is that only with synthetic mustard?

Kestas · #22 03-18-2004, 08:55 AM

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Originally posted by Bud
If Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, etc. are all telling us what to do and what not to do then (with all due respect), how is it that we keep wanting to listen to shade tree mechanics rather than the world's finest automotive engineers?

Good question, Bud. That's why these forums are so valuable to us. Auto companies often have some "agenda" hidden behind their recommendations, whether it's to appease the mentality of the average owner, political, or to maximise their profits.

It is up to us to read between the lines and figure out which requirements and recommendations are well thought out and should be followed, and which to ignore, or could be improved.

Humbleness aside, I consider myself a fine automotive engineer. But that doesn't mean much when good engineering recommendations are trumped by managers and accountants. That's why I enjoy being a shadetree mechanic so much - nobody trumps my decisions when it comes to my personal cars.

ke6dcj · #23 03-18-2004, 09:06 AM

Has anyone noticed that Barr's Coolant Leak Stop is now re-packaged as factory coolant conditioner for Jaguar, GM and Subaru!

My buddy just received a notice from Subaru on his Impreza RS that the dealer will add a factory coolant conditioner to prevent head-gasket leaks and it should be added at every coolant-change.

Jaguar, GM and Subaru will NOT cover a head-gasket under warranty unless this product is first added, and then tests made.

I believe it is made from a mixture of ginger-root, jicama, nutmeg, etc.

:-) neil

cyclocross · #24 03-18-2004, 03:10 PM

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Originally posted by Ali Al-Chalabi
Does that mustard also fix headgasket leaks, or is that only with synthetic mustard?

It is not too good for headgaskets but it is OK for radiator leaks. However, oat meal or rice works even better if you remember the old Laurel & Hardy movie.

Ali Al-Chalabi · #25 03-18-2004, 05:47 PM

Thanks, I'll try it for radiator leaks.

I was worried that I would have to use synthetic mustard since it has become increasingly harder to find a good synthtic mustard that is not made from Group III base stocks. Every since the Mustrol corporation won a court decision that they can label Groub III mustard as synthetic, it seems everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon.

deportes · #26 03-18-2004, 11:25 PM

BTW, the conglomorate that owns Slick 50 also now own Quaker State and have sold all their refineries. They buy oil from other companies and repackage it.

Shell bought Penzoil/Quaker State out 2 years ago. Shell still has 5 refineries in the US. Slick 50 don't know.

#27 03-19-2004, 09:21 AM

If you use mustard to seal head gaskets make sure you only use the non- hardening kind - after all when you finally get around to replacing the head gasket you will be better served if you only use the non- hardening mustard - as then you will be able to cut the mustard. Those who use the hardening kind are unable to cut the mustard:p :p :p :p

cyclocross · #28 03-19-2004, 10:16 AM

Mustrol corporation and Group III mustard base stock ... I love it. Thanks, Ali.

rsl007 · #29 03-19-2004, 07:10 PM

Dear Bud:

I don't understand... what am I reading......I have in front of me a 6-pack of Mobil-1 10W30. It says..."fully synthetic". In this day and age of truth in advertising, this dosn't mean 100% synthetic?....I would have thought that " fully synthetic" means ...synthetic motor oil.... not a blend, not a mixture... but....nothing but synthetic motor oil.
What is going on here?
Mobil 1 is supposed to be synthetic motor oil.....
Are you sure of your facts?
Richard

#30 03-19-2004, 08:50 PM

rsl007,
Here is a link to the oils approved for use by Mercedes-Benz in the US. Page down and you will see that the three 30 weight Mobil 1 oils are not approved...

http://www.whnet.com/4x4/oil.html

In the past, 10W-30 Mobil 1 was made from the same PAQ (type IV) base as 15W-50 and was approved by MB. Their 30 weight oils are now made from a Type III base which is highly refined petroleum. It started when Castrol began calling some of their oils true synthetics when in fact they used highly refined petroleum bases. Mobil/Exxon sued them but the courts said they could call their oils anything they wanted to call them. The Petroleum Institute said the same thing.

Castrol didn't reduce the prices on these oils which meant that they made more profit by using the cheaper Type III base. Mobil/Exxon begin doing the same thing with the most popular viscosities in the US in order to compete.

Mobil 1 0W-40 and 15W-50 are still made from Type IV PAQ bases and really are true synthetics.

Is there truth in advertising? Of course not

BTW, if you want to use a lighter weight Mobil 1 oil, use 0W-40. I use 15W-50 in my 300E.