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Re: 3 years now, should I change the oil?

To: David Yip <puppy_friend@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: 3 years now, should I change the oil?
From: George Richardson <gprtech@frontiernet.net>
Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 13:52:20 -0500
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Organization: Merlin Group Inc
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You're tempting fate by not changing the oil.

David Yip wrote:

>I last changed the oil in my TR6 about 3 years and
>20000 miles ago.  It still runs fine.  Just as
>background, the car just ticked over 140,000 miles. 
>It's never been rebuilt.  The most major engine work
>that has been done to it is that it had eletronic
>ignition installed.  It still turns over instantly
>except for the dreaded first start of the day in the
>morning.  That takes about 2 seconds of churning.
>
>Should I tempt fate and change the oil or just let
>well enough alone?
>
>David
>
>
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George Richardson
1957 Triumph TR3 - TS15559L http://www.key-men.com/triumph
1975 Triumph TR6 - Undergoing restoration    
1972 Triumph Stag - Daily Driver
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