Oil analysis
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RE: Oil analysis
Does that mean we don't have to change our oil for 18,000 miles? Even 10,000 would be cool. I'd be saving some money for sure.
Does that mean we don't have to change our oil for 18,000 miles? Even 10,000 would be cool. I'd be saving some money for sure.
RE: Oil analysis
I bought a brand-new '93 Ranger SuperCab 4.0L V-6. I changed the oil and filter at 3000, 6000, and 10,000 miles with conventional oil. On the 15,000 mile change, I switched to synthetic.
I have changed the oil every 15,000 miles whether it needed it or not. I have changed the filter every 7,500 miles and topped it off between oil changes.
The truck now has 160,000 trouble-free miles. I have never even removed the valve covers! I have looked down into the valve covers with a flashlight and there isn't a trace of sludge. The dipstick is still clean and sludge-free.
Say what you want, but I am convinced that I have saved a lot of time and money by ignoring the naysayers. I will admit that I'm wrong if the engine ever wears out. But at this point, I have saved roughly 41 oil changes...
I bought a brand-new '93 Ranger SuperCab 4.0L V-6. I changed the oil and filter at 3000, 6000, and 10,000 miles with conventional oil. On the 15,000 mile change, I switched to synthetic.
I have changed the oil every 15,000 miles whether it needed it or not. I have changed the filter every 7,500 miles and topped it off between oil changes.
The truck now has 160,000 trouble-free miles. I have never even removed the valve covers! I have looked down into the valve covers with a flashlight and there isn't a trace of sludge. The dipstick is still clean and sludge-free.
Say what you want, but I am convinced that I have saved a lot of time and money by ignoring the naysayers. I will admit that I'm wrong if the engine ever wears out. But at this point, I have saved roughly 41 oil changes...
RE: Oil analysis
Danoz93,
It's real easy. As a matter of fact, replacing the oil filter without draining the pan is exactly the same. BTW, the Ranger uses less than 1/2 quart per 7500 miles.
Also, I'd like to make a correction. The Ranger has 167,855 miles on it now. It runs as strong or stronger than new, and doesn't burn anything but tires.
Danoz93,
It's real easy. As a matter of fact, replacing the oil filter without draining the pan is exactly the same. BTW, the Ranger uses less than 1/2 quart per 7500 miles.
Also, I'd like to make a correction. The Ranger has 167,855 miles on it now. It runs as strong or stronger than new, and doesn't burn anything but tires.
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A ranger that burns the tires!Now that is something to see.LOL
A ranger that burns the tires!Now that is something to see.LOL
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MonsterMark
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RE: Oil analysis
"How are you supposed to change the oil filter without draining the oil??????????????"
I can explain to you, but I can't understand it for you.LOL.
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"How are you supposed to change the oil filter without draining the oil??????????????"
I can explain to you, but I can't understand it for you.LOL.
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joeychgo
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Im curious. There used to be an old trick of putting a qt of tranny fluid in and driving for a day before an oil change -- this was suppose to clean the engine out a bit. As I recall there even was a few products out there just for this purpose.....I think one was called motorflush-
Is there any truth to that? As I recall, tranny fluid has detergents in it and that breaks down the sludge. so it makes a little sense. Now, im dating myself a bit since I heard about this "trick" about 15 years ago.
Im curious. There used to be an old trick of putting a qt of tranny fluid in and driving for a day before an oil change -- this was suppose to clean the engine out a bit. As I recall there even was a few products out there just for this purpose.....I think one was called motorflush-
Is there any truth to that? As I recall, tranny fluid has detergents in it and that breaks down the sludge. so it makes a little sense. Now, im dating myself a bit since I heard about this "trick" about 15 years ago.
unstoppable
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I have never been a fan of these detergents.They break down the oil and you can never get it all out of the engine.SO there will be some left when you add your oil and it immediately starts breaking down your oil.So by the time you change it again your oil is pretty bad shape.
I have never been a fan of these detergents.They break down the oil and you can never get it all out of the engine.SO there will be some left when you add your oil and it immediately starts breaking down your oil.So by the time you change it again your oil is pretty bad shape.
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Modern oils have detergents build in. Years ago they didn't, so people would add the AT fluid run it for a while and flush it. I've also used kerosene years ago. You’d just pour it through the engine to help flush out gunk with the engine off not running. Also, we’d dribble water down the carb to remove carbon deposit on the pistons and valves while the engine was running. The thermo shock of the water vaporizing would break up carbon deposits. Unleaded gasoline eliminated the need to do those old tricks nowadays.
This completes the lesson in Auto Mechanics History 101 (circa 1894 to 1965).
** Bill **
1995 LSC-R'ed w/Recaro's and Cobra R's
Veteran of Carlisle 2000/01/02/03
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Modern oils have detergents build in. Years ago they didn't, so people would add the AT fluid run it for a while and flush it. I've also used kerosene years ago. You’d just pour it through the engine to help flush out gunk with the engine off not running. Also, we’d dribble water down the carb to remove carbon deposit on the pistons and valves while the engine was running. The thermo shock of the water vaporizing would break up carbon deposits. Unleaded gasoline eliminated the need to do those old tricks nowadays.
This completes the lesson in Auto Mechanics History 101 (circa 1894 to 1965).
** Bill **
1995 LSC-R'ed w/Recaro's and Cobra R's
Veteran of Carlisle 2000/01/02/03
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joeychgo
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Well, thanks you. I hope I received a good grade. How many credits was this course worth? <G>
This completes the lesson in Auto Mechanics History 101 (circa 1894 to 1965).
Well, thanks you. I hope I received a good grade. How many credits was this course worth? <G>