With all this talk of motor oil, what about motor oil weights? I think I'm
currently using 5w30, but was wondering if there's a better choice for here in
the Midwest & the fact that my 1600 motor burns & leaks this stuff...
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On Aug 13, 2010, at 5:30 PM, Eddie <eddietude@socal.rr.com> wrote:
> "The key thing every one of them did was change the oil every 3k-5k miles."
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> The end doesn't necessarily justify the means... or something like that.
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> There's something else to consider... is it that the changing of the oil
that made the difference, or the overall maintenance? People who meticulously
change the oil every 3,000 miles may also be more likely to do all the OTHER
maintenance on a regular basis as well. That OTHER maintenance has an effect
on engine wear.
> Someone who is meticulous on all maintenance but changes the oil every 6,000
miles may have the same engine wear results.
> According to the consumer reports study, changing the oil more frequently
had NO NOTICEABLE effect on the wear. NONE. Cars that were run for 9,000
mile oil change intervals had the SAME wear as cars with a 3,000 mile change
interval.
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> Pete Peters wrote:
>> The key thing every one of them did was change the oil every 3k-5k miles.
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>> Pete
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