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Old 10-21-2005 | 08:45 PM
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Whats winter??
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Old 10-21-2005 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CAP071
I change it all b4 then run it once real looooooooooong first day out then change it all again
I like this response best of all.

Oil picks up moisture during winter storage in unheated facilities.

Capo is right!!

Now you can use just about any oil that's cheap because it's one run and out again...you dont need to replace oil filters I would think.

Capo as usual gets a Sargent Sacto Salute!
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Old 10-21-2005 | 09:27 PM
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Old 10-21-2005 | 09:31 PM
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So if I have 3hrs since my last oil change, I should still dump it before winter?
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Old 10-21-2005 | 09:33 PM
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before, same here. All condensation burns off the first run out.
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Old 10-22-2005 | 06:43 AM
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Maybe I am a bit over cautious. I change it when I am done for the year. In the spring I run it a few minutes on the hose, then change it again. After all the money we spend on our motors, what's a $30 for a precautionary oil change?
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Old 10-22-2005 | 08:37 AM
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Why are we not this cautious about our vehicles?
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Old 10-22-2005 | 08:41 AM
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There is no choice, always change before storage. If you have 3 hrs on last change, I would still put fresh in for winter.
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Old 10-22-2005 | 08:56 AM
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I changed my truck oil before and after every long tow.
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Old 10-22-2005 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by CAP071
I changed my truck oil before and after every long tow.
Again a smart move!!
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