Oil change or Not??
06-09-2009, 04:20 PM
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Oil change or Not??
Hey guys, my 98 was stored for 6 months now since i was out of the country, but now i already took it for a spin or two, but I was thinking… i want your opinions on whether i should change the motor oil and the procharger oil, since it was sitting for all that time, but the last oil changes for both was last year and i only drove it for not more then 1000miles and i put royal purple oil and the usual 6oz procharger oil, and both look clean. Now the big question is should i or shouldn't i change it??
Thanks for reading and will appreciate any replies!!
Thanks for reading and will appreciate any replies!!
06-09-2009, 06:02 PM
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mfj i know ur a man that knows a lot... so ur positive on not changing it..
and ooh ya i bought a 3.4 pulley and not the 3.2 as you recommended on my stock bottom ends, but now do i need a smaller belt since i am removing the larger 3.6?? thx
and ooh ya i bought a 3.4 pulley and not the 3.2 as you recommended on my stock bottom ends, but now do i need a smaller belt since i am removing the larger 3.6?? thx
06-09-2009, 06:30 PM
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CHANGE IT!!!!!
Oil is a fluid. Fluids condense when sitting for long periods of time. Condensation builds up and falls back into the oil. Oil and water don't mix, so in essence your oil is now probably 10% watered down. As cheap as oil is, it's far cheaper than replacing a motor or blower head unit due to bad oil. I'm getting ready to come back from Iraq myself after 6 months. I'm changing all my fluids before I'll even start the car up...it's especially important on a turbo car.
If you guys want to do a little science experiment, put some motor oil in a clear plastic cup with a lid and put it in a window sill for a few months. Check on it occasionally to see just how much water it accumilates. Brake fluid is especially important to change/flush as brake fluid absorbs moisture/humidity in the air.
Oil is a fluid. Fluids condense when sitting for long periods of time. Condensation builds up and falls back into the oil. Oil and water don't mix, so in essence your oil is now probably 10% watered down. As cheap as oil is, it's far cheaper than replacing a motor or blower head unit due to bad oil. I'm getting ready to come back from Iraq myself after 6 months. I'm changing all my fluids before I'll even start the car up...it's especially important on a turbo car.
If you guys want to do a little science experiment, put some motor oil in a clear plastic cup with a lid and put it in a window sill for a few months. Check on it occasionally to see just how much water it accumilates. Brake fluid is especially important to change/flush as brake fluid absorbs moisture/humidity in the air.
06-09-2009, 06:48 PM
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i thought its better to start the car and warm the oil and then change it??
how about the tranny and gears??
how about the tranny and gears??
CHANGE IT!!!!!
Oil is a fluid. Fluids condense when sitting for long periods of time. Condensation builds up and falls back into the oil. Oil and water don't mix, so in essence your oil is now probably 10% watered down. As cheap as oil is, it's far cheaper than replacing a motor or blower head unit due to bad oil. I'm getting ready to come back from Iraq myself after 6 months. I'm changing all my fluids before I'll even start the car up...it's especially important on a turbo car.
If you guys want to do a little science experiment, put some motor oil in a clear plastic cup with a lid and put it in a window sill for a few months. Check on it occasionally to see just how much water it accumilates. Brake fluid is especially important to change/flush as brake fluid absorbs moisture/humidity in the air.
Oil is a fluid. Fluids condense when sitting for long periods of time. Condensation builds up and falls back into the oil. Oil and water don't mix, so in essence your oil is now probably 10% watered down. As cheap as oil is, it's far cheaper than replacing a motor or blower head unit due to bad oil. I'm getting ready to come back from Iraq myself after 6 months. I'm changing all my fluids before I'll even start the car up...it's especially important on a turbo car.
If you guys want to do a little science experiment, put some motor oil in a clear plastic cup with a lid and put it in a window sill for a few months. Check on it occasionally to see just how much water it accumilates. Brake fluid is especially important to change/flush as brake fluid absorbs moisture/humidity in the air.
Last edited by plo_luv; 06-09-2009 at 10:10 PM.