[W126 Coupe] gas prices

[jflyer2 at aim.com]

Mike,

I suppose it depends on cost factors. I had an '87 BMW 325is (bought new) that BMW recommended using their injector cleaning additive every 2 or 3 tankfuls. At the time, it cost over $8 a pint at the dealer. I found out by talking to one of the dealer's mechanics that it was the same thing as Techroline which was about half the price IIRC. Even though the car was supposed to run premium, I could run mid-grade during the cooler months without pre-detonation knocking. So? far, the SEC seems to be running OK using either 91 or 93 octane as long as it contains less than 10% ethanol which is still currently availble at some of the stations here.

On my 1962 MG 1600 Mk II and my ''72 Triumph TR-6, I used to run 50% regular unleaded and 50% 100 octane low lead AVGAS. The aviation fuel, even though called low lead, had more lead than the old leaded premium car gas. The cars both ran better and the lead was just what they needed to protect the valves.

Jay

I--Original Message-----
From: Mike Beyersdoerfer <beyers555 at comcast.net>
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:50 am
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] gas prices


Hi Jay, 



We have the same problem here in Colorado, except we have another factor at 5000 ft. ?




I use Liquid Horsepower in my car 1987 560SEC. This product has a combustion catalyst?that makes the fuel burn slower. ? My car runs better, gets better mileage and keeps injectors clean even on mid grade fuel. ?It raises the octane 5 points. ?




Last year I used this product with great results for 5000 miles on the Hot Rod Power Tour in my 1965 Buick, with a Buick 455 Stage One motor at 10.5 compression with 36 degrees advance.?




I am the Western Distributor and sell this product all over the country. ?We have over 150 Harley Davidson dealers who?swear?by this product. Harleys won't run properly on pump gas here.?




It has also been tested using the standard ASTM D5500 test procedures. which is commonly used for evaluation of intake valve deposit formation. This method uses a1985 BMW 318i driven in a driving pattern comprising 10%, 20% urban and 70% highway driving for 10,000 miles.?




Results of the test were?

1.LHP exhibits good intake valve detergency and meets EPA compliance performance criteria

2. Improved fuel economy,reduced exhaust emissions, prevents drivability deterioration (rough idling, stalling and surging)

3. Excellent clean up performance under a modified CARB D 5598 test method at a concentration rate of 85 ppmv




If you want to try it out call me,




Good Luck,

Mike

970-377-2882

87 560 SEC

65 Buick Sportwagon

72 Buick Skylark?









On Jul 10, 2008, at 7:29 AM, jflyer2 at aim.com wrote:


Here in Florida, the big push is for E10 (10% ethanol blend) with a new law passed that mandates its use by 2010. However, even though it burns cleaner and is supposedly cheaper that regular gas, it is not being sold any cheaper here and they neglect to tell the consumer that ethanol provides only about 2/3 the power of pure gas. Thus giving cars using E10 about three percent less fuel economy while not running as well. Also, the older the car, the gas mileage is affected even more. Cars built before 1982, may in fact, sustain engine damage from using it. 

Since it is primarily made from corn and corn is used as feed for cattle, the cost of beef is increasing.

I guess that we'll have to start eating veggie burgers and quit driving our coupes and donate them to either museums or scrap yards. Or maybe we'll have to look at converting them to Prius power.

Jay
'91 560 SEC (Almost?a full=time driver and no where near a museum quality.) ;-(







-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Sporner <asporner at googlemail.com>
To: RONNY GEENEN <ronny.geenen at verizon.net>; Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 3:52 am
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] gas prices



Ohhh such a senstive subject with our group ;-)


> With gas prices surging, ExxonMobil chief Rex Tillerson made $21.7 million

> last year; Chevron's David O'Reilly made $15.7 million. But the companies

> claim they're not to blame for high prices. So why the big payouts?


Like the prez sez, "we're hooked on oil!"

As I had said before, I would hope alternatives would be better researched.
The government here (germany) doesn't tax LPG (yet!!).  I would think if our
(US) government were clever and is *really* serious about getting us off and
to improve overall security, they would follow suite.

Still it is nice to drive a guzzler from time to time ;-)



Andy



>

> Ronny

> Glendora, Ca 91740

> 1987 560 SEC

> 1984 300 SD

> The MB Coupes Website!

> W126 SEC Mailing List

> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.

>

The MB Coupes Website!
W126 SEC Mailing List
Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.


The Famous, the Infamous, the Lame - in your browser. Get the TMZ Toolbar Now! 
The MB Coupes Website!
W126 SEC Mailing List
Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.



= 


The MB Coupes Website!
W126 SEC Mailing List
Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://www.pairlist.net/pipermail/mbcoupes/attachments/20080710/15407a08/attachment.html>