Re: Oil change

Posted by TxGoat On 2023/10/23 12:27:44

A full synthetic should be good for 2 or 3 years IF you drive the car for an hour or so every 3 months or so. Synthetic oil should be good for 3 to 4000 miles. Simply changing oil will not fully protect against condensation problems. Driving the car for 20-30 miles or more from time to time will get rid of it and keep internal engine parts, including seals, well oiled and rust free. Condensation can collect in a number of places inside an engine, and draining the oil pan may not get rid of much of it. Getting the engine hot and well-ventilated by driving the car will drive off moisture and fuel condensate and prevent rust, stuck rings and valves, and seal deterioration. It will also similarly benefit the transmission and rear axle, both of which can accumulate condensation. Tires and battery will also benefit from periodic exercise, and burning off some fuel and replacing it with fresh is an added benefit. Carburetors and fuel pumps and flex lines last better if they are used at least several times a year. The entire brake system will benefit form periodic exercize.