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by RogerSalesCar
Thu Jun 04, 2026 12:12 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Insurance, huh?
Replies: 8
Views: 83

Re: Insurance, huh?

I could not agree with you two more. He retired two years ago and will be 57 years old in a few weeks. After he officially retired, his insurance premium (Admiral) increased for the remaining months of the policy year. We just renewed our insurance on May 31st, and Admiral's multi-car package was si...
by RogerSalesCar
Mon May 18, 2026 10:53 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Discomfort with charging: decreases by 1% when opening the door
Replies: 9
Views: 9953

Re: Discomfort with charging: decreases by 1% when opening the door

Better things are coming my way. The overnight dip in the garage is 3%. Next week, when the part arrives, the dealer will replace out the ICCU, which I brought to their attention.
by RogerSalesCar
Wed Mar 18, 2026 12:48 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: The OM642 P0101FA is in limp mode and has reduced power as of W213 2019.
Replies: 6
Views: 2751

The OM642 P0101FA is in limp mode and has reduced power as of W213 2019.

I'm having trouble with the Mercedes-Benz W213 and the code P0101FA. Icarsoft v2.0 has been used to modify the hfm settings, and I have also changed the air filter and mass airflow meter. When the engine rpm reaches 2.5–3,000, the car enters what seems like a limp mode with limited power. My car wen...
by RogerSalesCar
Mon Mar 02, 2026 9:16 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Looking for some information before making a purchase from Zolee Logistics?
Replies: 14
Views: 172

Re: Looking for some information before making a purchase from Zolee Logistics?

I still struggle with the idea of transferring thousands of pounds for a vehicle I haven't physically seen
by RogerSalesCar
Mon Mar 02, 2026 12:37 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: W639 perplexing glow plug issues
Replies: 7
Views: 3331

Re: W639 perplexing glow plug issues

I haven't snapped one yet, here's hoping the trend continues. Before taking them out, I always make sure the engine is warm, but not too hot.
by RogerSalesCar
Mon Feb 23, 2026 11:29 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 0W 30 over 0W 40 – brief road trips?
Replies: 10
Views: 6256

Re: 0W 30 over 0W 40 – brief road trips?

The oil formulator has painstakingly balanced the oil additives; trying to guess what they are is not a good idea. There is no guarantee that more of something would be beneficial. In the case of oil, for instance, increasing the concentration of specific anti-wear compounds has the opposite effect ...
by RogerSalesCar
Mon Feb 23, 2026 11:25 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 0W 30 over 0W 40 – brief road trips?
Replies: 10
Views: 6256

Re: 0W 30 over 0W 40 – brief road trips?

The 0W40 should circulate just as quickly as the 0w30 because oil pumps are basically positive displacement devices; the only difference is the pressure required to accomplish that circulation. Oil is heated by what? Heat from the engine and oil-related frictional losses in the bearings caused by th...