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  1. J

    post your latest transmission lubricant change.

    2011 Chevy Traverse, 155,000 miles. Drain and fill. 5.5 qts, AC Delco Full Syn. oil. Also done at 151,000.
  2. J

    How did you find/pick your mechanic?

    Saw NAPA ad in Motor Age Magazine. He was mechanic of the year. I had a problem others could not solve. He fixed it.
  3. J

    Post your Gas Mileage : Calculated

    2008 Mercedes S550, 258,000 miles. 19.6 mpg. 2011 Chev Traverse, 155,000 miles, UBER usage. 17mpg.
  4. J

    Recommend an oil choice to me - used 2005 Highlander V6

    Had a 2007 Highlander Hybrid used Mobil 1 5 30. 5000 oci. Engine ran perfect. Inverter failure at 313000 miles finished car.
  5. J

    What are you working on today?

    Planning transmission oil change on a Traverse.
  6. J

    School me on older MB Crossovers/mid-sized SUVs (ML350, etc)

    Had an older ML320. Excellent vehicle. Started it with a low battery voltage and the key/theft system was damaged. Was not cost effective to repair. Would buy one again except the ones in my budget are too old use with UBER. g
  7. J

    Air filter instead of spark aresrtor?

    Might not be approved for marine use. Fire hazard.
  8. J

    New core on existing plastic tanks

    I would re use the tanks only if they have the brass compression sleeve at the hose connections. A 560SEL radiator may suit your needs with the top tank swapped. Nissans made brass radiators for the W126. Moving the top hose connection would be simple.
  9. J

    What are you working on today?

    2003 Mercedes SL500 convertible hardtop flaps, electric switches and connections.
  10. J

    Post your latest mechanical screw up.

    Tried to open plastic radiator drain and it broke. Had to replace radiator. Should have taken the lower radiator hose off instead.
  11. J

    What kind of oil do you use?

    Gas cars Mobil 1 , Diesel truck and boat Delvac Extreme
  12. J

    Post your latest oil purchase or even filter.

    NAPA sale. Mobil 1 5-50 $7. Mahle oil filter.
  13. J

    Coffee - Your Current Brew

    Folgers instant.
  14. J

    Share Your Oil Consumption if Any

    2007 Highlander Hybrid, 304,000. Mobil 1 5-30. 1/16" down on dip stick at 5000 miles. 2008 Mercedes S550, 265,000. Mobil 1 5 - 50. 7/8 qt at 4000 miles.
  15. J

    post your latest transmission lubricant change.

    2008 Mercedes S550. 254,000 miles. Shell 134 ATF, Mercedes filter.
  16. J

    Post your latest oil change

    2008 Mercedes S550, 256,000 miles. Mobil 1 5-50, Mahle filter.
  17. J

    What are you working on today?

    2008 Mercedes S550. Replaced cabin heater water pump and related hoses.
  18. J

    Post Your Latest Coolant Change.

    2008 Mercedes S550. Replaced radiator and hoses. Blue Peak premixed.
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