Quick question about oil changes
I have 2015 Winnie on E350 chassis. We live in southern California and only use our RV 2-3 times a year. We drive a total of less than 500 miles a year. Question is: is it ok to replace oil every 3...
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We store our motor home indoors in a semi-controlled environment, our garage is heated to 60 degrees in winter. So atmospheric humility is minimal.
With the "given" situation, I always use full synthetic 5W-20 oil, and let "miles driven" be the primary factor. I change the oil just before leaving on a long trip in the multi-thousands. Our trips tend to vary between 4000 and 6000 miles.
If driving 500 miles a year and living in a more humid environment, I would change the oil every-other year. If living in a desert climate, I would be less worried about oil changes over time, maybe changing the oil every 4th year assuming the oil continues to look clear on the dipstick.
If you see a cream-colored slime forming on the inside of the oil fill cap, that indicates humidity is forming inside the engine, calling for the need to run the engine til hot, between your short trips, and change the oil more frequently.
With the "given" situation, I always use full synthetic 5W-20 oil, and let "miles driven" be the primary factor. I change the oil just before leaving on a long trip in the multi-thousands. Our trips tend to vary between 4000 and 6000 miles.
If driving 500 miles a year and living in a more humid environment, I would change the oil every-other year. If living in a desert climate, I would be less worried about oil changes over time, maybe changing the oil every 4th year assuming the oil continues to look clear on the dipstick.
If you see a cream-colored slime forming on the inside of the oil fill cap, that indicates humidity is forming inside the engine, calling for the need to run the engine til hot, between your short trips, and change the oil more frequently.
