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German car >> German Stahlbus drain valve
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German car >> German Stahlbus drain valve
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Fine German engineering here
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Oops. Mine just started leaking under pressure yesterday; it seems to be the lower tube fitting connection. Will check it out later.
Bummer. Fixable? Most likely.
They stand behind their products. Sent me a N/C replacement after a similar issue.
Kind of you to offer.
Meanwhile, Cape Air keeps operating its piston Cessna and Tecnam twins in scheduled service.
You'll see them here and there at large airports, like the two Cape Air Tecnams we saw taxi to a gate at ORD not too long ago.
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I know, when you mention commercial aviation, majority of people immediately think of Cessna and Tecnam, not B737.
I do, but I'm a wierdo that way
You mean they don't? Who knew?
To me, in an era when every commercial field in the world is packed full of 737s and single aisle Airbuses, it's nice to see something completely different.
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I get it, but nit the first, common thought.
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Fine German engineering:
I bought a Bavarian Motorsports 10L extractor from ECS Tuning. Has the manual pump as well as the option to use shop air.
Question - what is the best temperature (range) for extraction? 140 deg F? Don't want to be too hot, to make sure the plastic tube doesn't melt inside the dipstick tube, but also not cold, as it would take much longer to extract.
Question - what is the best temperature (range) for extraction? 140 deg F? Don't want to be too hot, to make sure the plastic tube doesn't melt inside the dipstick tube, but also not cold, as it would take much longer to extract.
I have an off-brand oil extractor I bought from Amazon, here are what the directions say:
- The operating temperature is between 35 ° F and 200 ° F. Cool down the engine at least 15 minutes after driving.
- If the car has not been used in the past 4 hours, preheat for at least 3 minutes before extraction.
One of many reasons, having owned both, I prefer BMW. They have been better for about the last 20 years.
Photo reminds me of my 1990 Mustang (2 drain plugs) and oil splashing directly on sway bar.
Currently.... that's still a thing with some FCA trucks LOL.
My E90 BMW is probably one of the easiest vehicles to change oil on.
German engineering is a myth 
I've met some older people that claim it's their revenge for the war
I wouldn't take it that far, but the VW chime gives me PTSD
That's unfortunate to see, I always rated MB higher amongst the German marques
Probably the same engine used in multiple models, not enough money in the budget to redesign the pan for each chassis
I've met some older people that claim it's their revenge for the war
I wouldn't take it that far, but the VW chime gives me PTSD
That's unfortunate to see, I always rated MB higher amongst the German marques
Probably the same engine used in multiple models, not enough money in the budget to redesign the pan for each chassis
Poor SretenGerman engineering is a myth
I've met some older people that claim it's their revenge for the war
I wouldn't take it that far, but the VW chime gives me PTSD
That's unfortunate to see, I always rated MB higher amongst the German marques
Probably the same engine used in multiple models, not enough money in the budget to redesign the pan for each chassis
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