โSep-15-2015 03:23 AM
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โSep-15-2015 05:24 PM
ct78barnes wrote:
Thanks for all the help I will have to make up my mind before oct 31st since I do it my self and only cost 30 dollars to change it would be cheep insurance . I have a extended service plan and I need to keep records of all the oil changes . so again thanks I will have to make up my mind. I have owned it since new and all ways changed the oil before the winter storage.
โSep-15-2015 03:53 PM
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โSep-15-2015 12:32 PM
Ductape wrote:
We do used oil analysis to determine when to change oil in some infrequently used industrial engines. Often go several years on the same oil. UOA is the only way to be sure, however at the stated mileage I personally would not change it or bother to spend money on the sampling.
โSep-15-2015 12:28 PM
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โSep-15-2015 07:46 AM
10forty2 wrote:
Unless you are in a controlled climate indoor storage facility, condensation is your enemy when it comes to stored vehicles. As the temps change during the day, the moisture that builds up will cause the engine to rust from the inside. Although oil and water don't mix, the oil WILL transport the condensate/water throughout the engine and if it doesn't come up to operating temp long enough to evaporate it, then you have moisture throughout the oil ports in the engine that sits and does its damage. That's why it's not a great idea to run the engine if you're not going to bring it completely up to temp. Lot's of motorcyclists like to go out to the shed to hear the engine run for a few minutes during the winter since they can't ride...thinking that they are doing good by "circulating" the oil. In reality, they are causing harm by circulating the water that has built up in the oil pan and other places from condensation inside the engine and not getting it hot enough to evaporate it.
It's a good idea to have fresh oil in the coach before putting it to bed for the winter, but with only 1K miles on the current oil, you'll be fine until you get it out in the Spring and take it up the road to get the engine up to temp! My $.02 worth....
โSep-15-2015 07:22 AM
fourmat wrote:Effy wrote:Old oil has higher acid content than new oil, caused by combustion. It doesn't absorb more condensation just higher acid content. This acid can etch bearings and corrode internals that said 1,000 miles on oil I would not be concerned
I am confused. Why is fresh oil better at eliminating the issues water and acid can cause than old oil? Does old oil somehow create more moisture? Even after it's up to operating temperature while transporting to storage? And if so how much? Explain to me how old oil creates more condensation than new oil. Unless a critical piece was left out that after you change it you don't start it creating heat and thereby moisture. But if you have to drive it to storage it seems like it makes no difference. Especially 5 months on oil that only has 1000 miles on it. Seems like a total waste of time, money and resources.
โSep-15-2015 07:09 AM
Effy wrote:
I am confused. Why is fresh oil better at eliminating the issues water and acid can cause than old oil?
โSep-15-2015 05:56 AM
Effy wrote:Old oil has higher acid content than new oil, caused by combustion. It doesn't absorb more condensation just higher acid content. This acid can etch bearings and corrode internals that said 1,000 miles on oil I would not be concerned
I am confused. Why is fresh oil better at eliminating the issues water and acid can cause than old oil? Does old oil somehow create more moisture? Even after it's up to operating temperature while transporting to storage? And if so how much? Explain to me how old oil creates more condensation than new oil. Unless a critical piece was left out that after you change it you don't start it creating heat and thereby moisture. But if you have to drive it to storage it seems like it makes no difference. Especially 5 months on oil that only has 1000 miles on it. Seems like a total waste of time, money and resources.
โSep-15-2015 05:38 AM