Re: o/t-first oil change

Posted by Teddy (punchie) on January 03, 2005 at 02:59:06 from (4.124.94.12):

In Reply to: o/t-first oil change posted by larryinwa on January 02, 2005 at 14:12:48:

I would add look at the oil, some engines run cleaner than others. I have a older chevy 305 on a heavy 1/2 ton, does a fair amout of start and go to barn and maybe haul wood or hay. But in winter I change if I use it that much about 2000-3000 miles or sooner. She gets 17 mile to gallon( o a haul or to work) and runs fair for that type and size engine, oil pressure could be better!! but we are up to 160,000 mark for an 1983 305 , so I look and change. Should have the carb looked at but at 17/MPG I hate to mess with anything, choke loads up bad if cold out. Allot of gas in oils, I feel at 2.00 a gallon for gas and most engines in that age area get 8-10 if there lucky, that an oil change do to too much gas in oil pays for it self in no time. Sure is a pain if she floods out, have to clean plugs and replace. Old trucks are like old tractors all have there funny ways about them.

Teddy

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