Diesel RVs: 07/22/16

[diesel_mercedes] Elder Driving

I'm not that old but I no longer like to drive after sunset .

I hope this gets better next week when I go in for my bi annual eye test and I order in some new eye glasses .

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] Window Switches

? "Mothers" ??>

It's been well over 100* F here and suddenly by park brake release knob sticks and doesn't want to snap back into the dashboard and the passenger side window switch requires mucho fiddling before it'll roll back up .

I looked and found an abandoned project from a few years ago : used window switches taken apart for cleaning out of the amazing amounts of fuzz, lint , dirt , spilled drinks and so on....

The switch that's giving me the most trouble right now , is also suddenly stiffer to rock , I remember I spilled coffee twice around New year's so I guess I'll soon be fiddling with switches in the heat.....

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-Nate
Brian wrote :

I don't know about "mothers" but check the switches first.

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[diesel_mercedes] Just do the math.

Naw ;

It turns out that whole schmeer was a waste of time , I tried holding hands and singing " Kum By Ya " in the 1960's too , it didn't do a damn bit of good .

-Nate
Brian wrote :

Wow, double wow - impressive bit of knowledge. Makes me want to go out and hug a tree.

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[diesel_mercedes] ON Topic VW Beetle TDI Oil Change

Sounds good , I hope you had the engine hot to the touch as detergent oils don't work well unless at operating temperature .

I also hope you understand that a fair good bit of dirt , sludge and wear particles were left in the engine by vacuuming the old oil out via the dipstick .

-Nate
Kevin wrote :

Hello listers. Today, I finally had the time and equipment to change the oil in my Beetle TDI 15Kmi. I set up my topsider, took out the dipstick, and pumped it up. It worked flawlessly! To get to the oil filter, I had to remove the decorative engine cover which is held in place by a ball and socket mount in each corner, I was greeted by an engine covered with wires and hoses going every which way. So where's the dang oil filter??? After a few minutes of feeling around and a few more minutes on Google, I found an informative post describing the exact location and the 32mm socket needed for removal. Luckily, Dad gave me all his tools once he could no longer work on cars, so I found the ratchet, socket, and the appropriate extension. It had to be long enough for the ratchet to clear the cooling line just above the filter housing. It broke loose easily, but I had to finish the last few turns by hand since I needed clearance to remove the socket. I had to be careful when removing the filter from the spring-loaded mechanism that holds it onto the inside of the cap since the plastic teeth can break off. This went off without a hitch. I then lubricated and inserted the provided filter cap o-ring and mounted the new filter. The installation of the filter also went well. The kit I bought came with a 5.0l jug of Ravenol 5w/30 full synthetic motor oil that meets the VW 507.00 specification. I put in the 4.3l (4.54qt of oil and fired it up. The engine sounded quieter and smoother. I'm sure that the next one will take half the time if I don't forget by the time I reach the 10Kmi interval.

Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2014 VW Beetle TDI Convertible, 15Kmi, Beetlejuice

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Just do the math.

Whaddaya mean " IF " ? .

We've all been squeezed by big fuel co's .

For me , the lack of range would be flat dangerous .

I have zero illusions that once the power cell nut gets cracked , petroleum powered automobiles will go away quickly .

-Nate
Lawrence wrote :

I have solar panels. What if fuel goes up? I been hassled by big oil. No more. I drive too much not to use electric. I used to build electric cars. Couldn't build one this good for the money. Air bags & 3300 pound weight make my car very safe. L R

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