How often do you change your oil? - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Paul Workman · 09-12-2014

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Originally Posted by efnfast

So in the spring to get all that condensation out?

Exactly!

TheBlackPearl · 09-12-2014

Once a year in spring, i've only put 500 miles on her this year so mileage isn't a concern.

Harvie · 09-13-2014

I use Redline or Gibbs oil 10W now 0w-20

Roadster · 09-13-2014

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......

Harvie · 09-13-2014

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Originally Posted by Roadster

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......

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...

Roadster · 09-13-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvie

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...

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"?

Harvie · 09-13-2014

I never bought any they were always laying around the computer rooms when I was doing stuff.

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TheBlackPearl Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 50	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. __________________ 2003 Z06 Electron Blue/Black 1990 ZR-1 Black/Black #1446 (Sold)

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Harvie Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: In my house Posts: 103	Re: How often do you change your oil? I use Redline or Gibbs oil 10W now 0w-20 __________________ Charter Member (since the 91) of the 1ST ZR1 Registry 1st vet $157.59. mo for 3 years new 2nd new 1 check & STILL eating funds years later [-X show poodles & trailer queens :-({\|= Fast and fun not pretty in pink.

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Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,914	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...... __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1974 L-82 355 Vert. 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member

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Harvie Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: In my house Posts: 103	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. __________________ Charter Member (since the 91) of the 1ST ZR1 Registry 1st vet $157.59. mo for 3 years new 2nd new 1 check & STILL eating funds years later [-X show poodles & trailer queens :-({\|= Fast and fun not pretty in pink.