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Replying to: ruking1 (Apr 10, 2009 9:19 pm) .. ... On another note, I saw that the earlier zinc compounds might have affected exhaust stream sensors, but no mention of a catalytic concern. Probably O-2 sensors rather than EGT thermocouples.
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Replying to: roland3 (Apr 11, 2009 2:56 am) Perhaps the addition of (V)OA, (U) OA might get you closer to the right pews. (V)OA= (virgin) oil analysis, (U)OA= (used) oil analysis. Best of luck ! You might want to main line it by going to link title . One guy kiddingly asked, why are you pointing people to the "DARK SIDE" of oil changes !!?? link title In regards to your "another note", I have read in passing, since they have taken out the zinc, Zinc additives aka ZDDP, are ALL the rage !!! ?? 
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European Brands Still Bullish About Diesels By Drew Winter Ward's AutoWorld, Apr 1, 2009 12:00 PM link title
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Replying to: ruking1 (Apr 11, 2009 6:35 am) Mercedes is seeing strong demand for diesels in its CUV lineup. Its 50-state Bluetec diesels were not available until last October, but about 25% of M-Class sales are diesel, with the larger GL-Class tracking at 21%. BMW is seeing about a 20% take rate for the diesel engine option it began offering in the U.S. last December on its X5 CUV. All three are doing better than any of the Domestics. They seem much better at projecting demand. If I was buying a NEW vehicle today it would be the Sportswagen TDI. I just cannot bring myself to buying into the Urea mess on the V6 diesels. Maybe a year old Mercedes before they buckled to the Emissions Dictators at CARB.
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Replying to: gagrice (Apr 11, 2009 6:45 am)  80 mph is not bad also !! The Sportwagon TDI, from what I can tell, continues the tradition of being VERY popular, sort after and rare. Historically used car prices are higher than the already high diesel car prices. I am told and have seen that Sportwagons specifically TDI's( but might apply to gassers also) are pre sold BEFORE they hit the dealership. They only hit open inventory if a deal falls through and they go through the waiting lists with no results. The Sportwagon TDI's sell both at a premium to and above that premium to Jetta TDI 4 door sedans. While I find this a tad weird, it is probably even stranger, given this current economic downturn and up to -50% sales for some oem/models. But at the same time,kudo's to VW. |
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| BMW Struggling to Sell Diesels While Volkswagen Expects More TDI Models (Straightline) | |
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seem to be all over the place: 80% take rate for diesel Jettawagens vs 50% for diesel Jettawagens. Still, kudos to VW for capturing a niche market completely. They will be to diesels what Toyota is to hybrids. If BMW dropped its base-model 330i and only sold the twin-turbo gas and the diesel in that model, I bet they would sell a WHOLE lot more diesels. |
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Replying to: nippononly (Apr 13, 2009 11:57 am) |
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