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SportTrac Discussion
Fluids: Oil, ATF, Coolant, etc.
Oil Change Frequency
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<blockquote data-quote="brian brown 3" data-source="post: 982832" data-attributes="member: 69566"><p>The removal of moisture from the crankcase via running the engine to "oil" operating temp is the key. Moisture causes sludge and that's the main reason for engine problems and failures. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The rule of thumb many moons ago was a min of 16 miles after start up would do the trick.. but it's surely less now.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>For a general answer... if you drive like normal people do.. just go by the manual.. full syn is the best. go that route and you should have no problems.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>New oils are much better than years ago. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>dino = 3k~4K</p><p></p><p>syn blend = 5k~6K</p><p></p><p>full syn = 7K up but never over 10K </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>that's my chart... hope this will help </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Brian B</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brian brown 3, post: 982832, member: 69566"] The removal of moisture from the crankcase via running the engine to "oil" operating temp is the key. Moisture causes sludge and that's the main reason for engine problems and failures. The rule of thumb many moons ago was a min of 16 miles after start up would do the trick.. but it's surely less now. For a general answer... if you drive like normal people do.. just go by the manual.. full syn is the best. go that route and you should have no problems. New oils are much better than years ago. dino = 3k~4K syn blend = 5k~6K full syn = 7K up but never over 10K that's my chart... hope this will help Brian B [/QUOTE]
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Oil Change Frequency
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