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by nub1ru
Thu Jun 04, 2026 11:26 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Yet another inquiry on the inline 6 turbo's oil weight
Replies: 8
Views: 88

Re: Yet another inquiry on the inline 6 turbo's oil weight

Which one is "better"? There isn't always a clear winner in engineering. A great deal of uncertainty exists. Potential benefits and drawbacks must be considered. At normal temperatures and loads, I believe both viscosities are within the allowed range for this engine and application according to the ...
by nub1ru
Thu Jun 04, 2026 11:25 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Yet another inquiry on the inline 6 turbo's oil weight
Replies: 8
Views: 88

Re: Yet another inquiry on the inline 6 turbo's oil weight

Although lubricant composition and tolerances certainly account for these engines' ability to run on thin oil, it remains unclear why Mazda specifies two distinct viscosities for the same engine in various areas. Tolerances for 3.3L Mazdas are the same worldwide as they are in the US and Canada ...
by nub1ru
Thu Jun 04, 2026 11:24 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Yet another inquiry on the inline 6 turbo's oil weight
Replies: 8
Views: 88

Re: Yet another inquiry on the inline 6 turbo's oil weight

Although not entirely false, those bullet points do not address the question of why the same engine in different markets is specified with varying oil viscosities by the manufacturer. For the 3.3L engine in the CX-90, Mazda recommends 5w-30 outside North America and 0w-20 inside the US and Canada ...
by nub1ru
Wed May 13, 2026 5:37 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Is privacy glass standard on all E and C-Class Mercedes now?
Replies: 8
Views: 215

Re: Is privacy glass standard on all E and C-Class Mercedes now?

The response is appreciated. I will give it a go, but I'm not convinced it applies to brand-new automobiles.
by nub1ru
Wed May 13, 2026 5:36 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Is privacy glass standard on all E and C-Class Mercedes now?
Replies: 8
Views: 215

Is privacy glass standard on all E and C-Class Mercedes now?

My current e-class is 10 years old, and I'm on the hunt for a replacement. From the factory, it was the entry-level e220 model, and I chose it for its basic glass and light inside hue (maybe cappuccino!) Am I seeing things right when I look at a replacement, either an e-class or a c-class, and say ...
by nub1ru
Thu Apr 23, 2026 9:07 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: What is pentosin?
Replies: 3
Views: 51

Re: What is pentosin?

After three years in an unsealed container, pentosin CHF 11S will have oxidised or absorbed moisture. I would throw it out if it were brake fluid, but I'm not sure if it's hydraulic fluid or not, so I'd definitely throw it out if it was both, haha.
by nub1ru
Tue Mar 24, 2026 8:51 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Rumbling 2014 BMW 3 Series
Replies: 4
Views: 76

Re: Rumbling 2014 BMW 3 Series

It doesn't happen first thing in the morning; it doesn't happen until after around five minutes of driving. Here's the link; thank you. The noise appears to be coming from the front, near the throttle body.
by nub1ru
Tue Mar 24, 2026 8:50 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Rumbling 2014 BMW 3 Series
Replies: 4
Views: 76

Rumbling 2014 BMW 3 Series

might someone please tell me what might be causing a rattling to start up from around the throttle body on my 2014 BMW 3 Series 316D? It doesn't happen while the car is cold, and it only lasts for three or five seconds. Other than that, the car drives and performs well.
I am grateful.
by nub1ru
Tue Mar 10, 2026 9:54 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Crucial problem
Replies: 10
Views: 165

Re: Crucial problem

That's a great cry about them being stuck. Attempting that first is definitely worth it.

In case I need to order keys, I might drop by the Mercedes dealer that's right down the road.