Re: Dirty Oil

Posted by JayWalt on November 27, 2006 at 06:27:18 from (24.223.138.48):

In Reply to: Re: Dirty Oil posted by Allan In NE on November 27, 2006 at 01:12:54:

I'm not going to argue about this, at least I'm not trying to, but here's the thing. When you put new oil in your engine it is relatively clear. When you change it after 3,000miles, its generally nearly black. Why is that? Because its dirty with fine metal particles, with broken down oil, with all kinds of things. These need to be gotten rid of. Not only is it hard on the engine, but if you change your filter regularly, which you should regardless if you change the oil, you are only going to contaminate your new filter alot quicker.
Now don't get me wrong, one thing I dont agree with is every 3,000 miles OR 3 months. 3 monmths? Why? What the difference if the oil is sitting in a bottle on a shelf for 2 years or in your engine. When its sitting there not exposed to heat or friction, nothing is going to happen to it.

While I agree that every 3,000 miles may be too short of a duration, one of the main causes of sludge is driving in town, 10 minute driving where your engine does not reach sufficient operating temperatures.

Seem awefully funny that nearly EVERYONE changes there oil regularly. From professionals, to certified mechanics, to engine engineers themselves...
Bottom line is there is no way that oil after 50,000 miles is as good as fresh oil, simply no way it is.
There has been times i've gone 5,000 between oil changes. I change my own oil and see what comes out of the pan, it just cant be good I'm telling ya.

Oh well, its fun having these discussion, after all its "discussion forums"

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