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Old 04-12-2008, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by leathermang View Post
I think there is some value to the ' flushing ' effect.... in fact I often put some new oil in near the end of the draining.... to get the last of the drudge out....

Do you drain the oil cooler as well?

My habit is to change the oil after it has a chance to warm. Gets those little bits back in suspension if they precipitated out while sitting.

Jim
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