 Re: oil changes
SnoMan <UseLinkToEmail@autoforumz.com> wrote:
> "rmillsman" wrote:
>>I recently had my Honda Accord oil changed using Mobile 1 synthetic
>>oil. The place I had it done said to come back in 10,000 miles or 9
>>months. This seems a bit too long beween changes, but I don?t
>>really
>>know. Anybody got any answers?
>>
>>thanx in advance,
>>millsman
>
> I have used Mobile one for almost 20 years now in a few cars and
> though the oil does not break down as quickly, it still gets dirty
> from comsustion byproducts that the filter does not remove. I would
> say 5000 to 6000 miles tops between changes but even then when you
> "feel" the oil between you fingers you will feel the grit it has
> picked up compared to new clean oil.
>
Another issue to look at is pH. Oil should not too much acidity.
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Francisco Duarte
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