09-12-2014 | #11 |
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
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09-12-2014 | #12 |
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
Once a year in spring, i've only put 500 miles on her this year so mileage isn't a concern.
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09-13-2014 | #13 |
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
I use Redline or Gibbs oil 10W now 0w-20
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09-13-2014 | #14 |
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
In my 82, 10,000 miles is the rule, as it is all highway driving, so twice a year. In the Z, which will only see 3-4K miles per year if that, I will probably change every year. I already out Mobil 1 5W-30 in it when purchased, but will probably change to the Amsoil 10W-40 soon. To avoid any condensation in the engine, I always start the engine once a week, sometimes once every two weeks and let the engine run to full operating temps even if I don't go for a ride, this way you boil off any condesation that may form thus eliminating that situation......
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
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Old computer tech trick: Get "dry bags" and place one or two on and around the top of plenium and you will not get that condensation, same for gas tank put one under the gas door flap...
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09-13-2014 | #16 |
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
Harvie, good tip...might have heard that before but never paid any attention to that idea. Where is the best place to buy the "dry bags"?
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09-13-2014 | #17 |
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Re: How often do you change your oil?
I never bought any they were always laying around the computer rooms when I was doing stuff.
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