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  1. Sam_Julier

    post your latest transmission lubricant change.

    1992 Mercedes Benz 300D 2.5 turbo, 170k Out: LM Top Tec 1100 In: same 6 liters, drained the TC and pan
  2. Sam_Julier

    post your latest differential fluid change

    1992 Mercedes Benz 300D 2.5 turbo Out: Liqui Moly 85W-90 GL-5 In: same Magnetic fill and drain plugs cleaned
  3. Sam_Julier

    Post Your Latest Power Steering Fluid Change

    1992 Mercedes Benz 300D 2.5 turbo, 10k OCI Out: Febi 08972 In: Same
  4. Sam_Julier

    What are you working on today?

    1992 Mercedes 300D 2.5 turbo, 170k Radiator neck reinforcement; MercedesSource Liqui-Moly Radiator Cleaner, OE coolant, distilled water, engine block drain opened ATF pan and TC drain and fill: 5 liters of LM TopTec 1100 ATF New air filter
  5. Sam_Julier

    Cycling is good for the brain.

    Lo I love my Seven. I’ve owned it since November 1998. Their second year in business.
  6. Sam_Julier

    Home insurance rate changes since 2021.

    Homeowners insurance premiums are determined by multiple risk factors. And if an insurer taps their reinsurance policies. It’s a nationwide risk pool. Our home is surrounded by 80+ year old maples and poplars. Just waiting to fall onto the house. My homeowners insurance costs $2,200/year...
  7. Sam_Julier

    BMW M57 - Gas or HDEO oil?

    Any oil that meets the M57 specification: LL-04. Lots to choose from.
  8. Sam_Julier

    Oil for Kohler 20RCA generator - says fully synthetic API 5W-30 rated SG SH or SJ

    Generac 10kw NG single cylinder engine Generac specs 5W-20 full synthetic. I run Mobil 1 EP 5W-30. During the last full load exercise cycle I ran it for 60 minutes. OAT was 93 degrees. Oil filter temperature was 185 degrees.
  9. Sam_Julier

    Post your latest oil change

    2019 Mazda CX-9, 91k, 11k OCI Out: Mobil 1 EP 5W-30 In: Mobil 1 EP HM 5-30 Purolator filter
  10. Sam_Julier

    Post your latest oil change

    Don’t feel too bad. My daughter doesn’t listen to me either. 🤷🏻‍♂️
  11. Sam_Julier

    Post your latest oil change

    1992 Mercedes-Benz 300D 2.5 turbo; 169k Out: Delo 15W40 In: same Hengst filter
  12. Sam_Julier

    10W-35

    This thread has run its course. Lock time.
  13. Sam_Julier

    2025 Trip to Alaska, advice welcome

    We are totally in love with this car! The W124 diesel is truly remarkable. The build is tops. Heavy, solid, secure, not underpowered or overpowered; just the right balance. The mighty OM602 (2.5L 5 cylinder turbo) is astonishing in its power, torque, fuel economy and ease of maintenance...
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    2025 Trip to Alaska, advice welcome

    End of trip thoughts and stats: It’s hard to capture our last 7 weeks together on the road. Alaska, British Columbia and Yukon are unlike anything I have ever experienced. Epically beautiful. Expansive as I’ve never seen anywhere, yet. The interior is incredibly dry and dusty. Haines, Sitka...
  15. Sam_Julier

    10W-35

    This is a site about oil. Not which cereal moves you. I issued you a warning. Should you post anything of this nature again you will be banned. Sam
  16. Sam_Julier

    Most stringent HDEO spec?

    Folks this thread has outlived its usefulness. Lock time.
  17. Sam_Julier

    2025 Trip to Alaska, advice welcome

    Cruising along at 17 knots. The MV Columbia is powered by: Two Wartzila 7000hp inline 6 cylinder which drive a single geared, variable pitch propeller. Three Cat 6 cylinder generators. Two run continuously. One for standby. 397 gallons of diesel fuel per hour
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    2025 Trip to Alaska, advice welcome

    Haines to Bellingham on the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry, MV Columbia
  19. Sam_Julier

    Insane Electric Rate Increase $508.68/1522 kWh

    We’ve been away for 5 weeks. My electric and gas bills came yesterday: Electric: -$346 (solar panel production credit) Gas: $29.16 A good month. 😉
  20. Sam_Julier

    Delvac Extreme 15W-40 CK4 HDEO (April2025)

    Great response. You really made me laugh. But I’m not convinced a correlation exists….
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