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SportTrac Discussion
Fluids: Oil, ATF, Coolant, etc.
Are 3,000-mile oil changes really necessary?
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<blockquote data-quote="Kevin Palmer" data-source="post: 870334" data-attributes="member: 54263"><p>Generically, the answer is no, the 3000 miles thing is not crucial.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>However, as pointed out above, MUCH of it depends on both the driver and the driving application.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>If you drive only 5 miles to work and never really let the engine heat up, you better be changing the oil as it will have moisture as well as some fuel dilution in it. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Driving 20 miles to work virtually eliminates the moisture and fuel dilution issue. However, if it is bumper to bumper traffic the entire way, then the importance returns again as this is a bit more harsh environment then cruising down the highway.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I believe the application is what will determine the answer.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Synthetic oils allow for longer intervals in most cases as well. Plus, they are MUCH easier on your engine in the winter time as at startup, they are not as heavy and flow at a much easier rate than traditional oils.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kevin Palmer, post: 870334, member: 54263"] Generically, the answer is no, the 3000 miles thing is not crucial. However, as pointed out above, MUCH of it depends on both the driver and the driving application. If you drive only 5 miles to work and never really let the engine heat up, you better be changing the oil as it will have moisture as well as some fuel dilution in it. Driving 20 miles to work virtually eliminates the moisture and fuel dilution issue. However, if it is bumper to bumper traffic the entire way, then the importance returns again as this is a bit more harsh environment then cruising down the highway. I believe the application is what will determine the answer. Synthetic oils allow for longer intervals in most cases as well. Plus, they are MUCH easier on your engine in the winter time as at startup, they are not as heavy and flow at a much easier rate than traditional oils. [/QUOTE]
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SportTrac Discussion
Fluids: Oil, ATF, Coolant, etc.
Are 3,000-mile oil changes really necessary?
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