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I think the chemists at Exxon Mobil know how to formulate a lubricant. I wouldn’t over think this. 😉

Haines Alaska

The magnitude and scale. For two New Englanders it’s like the back side of the moon. We’ve never experienced anything like this trip. Sam

Cabins and B&Bs

Destruction Bay, Yukon to Haines, Alaska. The last long driving day of our trip. Jennifer and I are a little glum.

Root Glacier and the Kennicott Glacier Lodge

Valdez to Kennecott via the McCathy Road. The road is mostly gravel. We drove it at 25 mph.

Mileage. Every 20k each car gets a cooler line exchange and new filter. 12-15 quarts of new fluid that meets or exceeds the OE spec.

Looks like you've got it down. Excellent maintenance. I don’t have the background to help you with extending the OCI. @dnewton3 and others do.

If you’re up for posting UOAs there are a lot of people on the site that will gladly help you with analysis. A quick search shows an 11 gallon oil sump for this engine. Extending the drain interval might save you money. It will certainly save you the hassle.

Per @Trav I use Aviation Simple Green. It will not harm aluminum.

I use Aviation Simple Green. It will not harm aluminum.

Update on April 2021 post. No parts for me at any of the box stores or Napa. With one exception: CQ Gold ceramic front brake pads. I buy from my local dealer, who gives me a generous discount, FCP, and IPD.

Columbia Glacier Lots of hump back whales, orcas, sea lions, Dall’s porpoises, sea otters and bald eagles. There’s nothing like a bald eagle soaring overhead. Ever better on Memorial Day. The boat is powered by two MAN 1,200 hp V8 diesels. Note the Delvac 1 ESP 5W-40 pails. Each MAN...

I’m not concerned about detachment. Epoxy glues are strong.

Agree. I had instrument and commercial ratings and owned a C182. I sold the plane because I felt it was too risky. My family was more important to me.

Thompson Pass down to Valdez. Considered to be the most beautiful stretch of road in Alaska.

1992 Mercedes 300D 2.5T, 166.2k, 6.6k OCI Out: HPL HD CK-4 5W-40 In: Delo 15W-40 CK-4 Hengst filter

Dimple have the strongest magnets, followed by Votex. IMO Votex machining is better.

Our cabin on Willow Lake Alaska. Richardson Highway, 24 miles south of Glenallen. Jennifer scores another unbelievable stay. Sunset is just after 11pm.