Originally Posted by Ferdman (Post 1393641)

throne7, I recommend using a 15W40 mineral oil or Mobil 1 15W50 in that engine. 15W40 was the factory-fill for that engine, and the leakage may decrease with a higher viscosity oil. Instead of continually adding oil why not fix the leaks?

Originally Posted by throne7 (Post 1391936)

What are teh approved engine oil to put in the benzes? I need to get a few jugs as spare in the trunk to top up on long trips, cause my engine is leaking oil. Anyway, I am currently using Castrol 5W30 to top up . This should be ok for the M103 engine right? How about Quaker state? Are they alright too?

Originally Posted by truckinik (Post 1394051)

I don't get it,
I had better writing,and punctuation skills,as a kid,than I do now.
Now,I'm frequently accused of over punctuating,and spelling errors.
The spelling errors are not how I write though,and I almost always spell correctly.I'm still new to computers,and keyboards alike.I very often will hit a button for a letter,but it won't register for some reason.Since,I type slow,you need to read my posts slow(lol)I still need to look at the keyboard also.The "N" key on my keyboard took a walk a long time ago,when something fell on it,and broke the white plastic retainer for it.I've yet to get a new one.I just bought the lap-top over Thanksgiving,and it's still under warranty.I just need to go to Comp-USA with it,and get it fixed,but really bussy lately,and haven't had time.
You fellas read my stuff all the time.What do you think of my spelling,and punctuation?Honestly..
I try to use good grammar,and proper english,the way I talk normally.I think I'm pretty fair in that department.

Originally Posted by Larry Delor (Post 1395109)

That whole thing would read a lot easier if you could remember the following:
1 push of the space bar, after a comma
2 pushes of the space bar, after a period.

For example:
I try to use good grammar, and proper english, the way I talk normally. I think I'm pretty fair in that department.



In keeping inline with the topic... My vote is for 15/40 also, unless you think your climate can handle 20/50.

Originally Posted by cool (Post 1394964)

best oil for any car is to use mineral base oil and periodic changes of oil and filter is the best. Nothing beats that (even sythetic oil can't give you absolute protection, its all marketing hype).

Originally Posted by Larry Delor (Post 1396591)

One seemingly minor detail....

Put the comma right after the last letter, not evenly spaced inbetween

Like I did in the sentence above, not like this: "....last letter , not evenly..."

A vast improvement will now be even better! :)

Originally Posted by truckinik (Post 1399144)

Ok, thanks Larry, I guess I need to brush up on my lit. skills a little bit.You do understand I'm pretty new to typing, too. It's taking me like three minutes to write this, and the longer I make it, the longer the time it takes. I'm not particularly crazy with the flatness of this keyboard either.My home p.c. has that banana shaped one with the bulge in the middle, and a lot easier to type on. I think too much on this will give me carperhal tunnel, or however it's spelled.:book: Thanks again Larry.

Originally Posted by trueog (Post 1399258)

Forget racing cars!
It took me two seconds to write this..beat that!...lol

Originally Posted by trueog (Post 1399143)

I use Castrol 15W40 in my car and never had any probs. I was told by the dealer to use this oil type for all pre-2000 mercedes.....the brand is ur choice...