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So, respectfully, at more than $100 do to an oil change I am not even sure I need, on barely used oil, I do reserve the right to start "threads like this" to get some clarification. As it happens I am a former oil change fanatic who only recently has learned to be okay with going more than 2500 miles on synthetic in my diesels (in normal usage) after reading a lot by Whunter on the topic. I am going to go with the "yeas" on this one. Thanks everyone for the input.
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Again, I don't know if the annual oil change recommendation is based on any specific science documenting degradation in oil quality over time regardless of use, or if it's just a convenient interval that is easy to remember (I suspect both), but it's a recommendation I've heard thrown around long enough by different manufacturers that I guess it's sort of ingrained for me. |
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On a car that sits for extended periods how about drying the air with a dessicant filter before the air filter inlet? Just have to remember to remove it before starting the engine/ using the car.
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I am in the camp that it is fine leaving synthetic oil in for 2 years.
As long as the last time you run the engine, that you drive it for at least a good 20 mins or so to burn off any moisture before storing. .
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You can send a sample to Blackstone for ~$25 if you want some data on your car, specific oil and driving habits.
They said to run my next change on the Cummins up to 13,000 mi. I'm driving it ~12,000/yr. I haven't tested a 617 in a low annual mileage condition. The Datsun Z has been sitting with dino oil for a couple of years & will get a change before I start it up again.
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What brand of oil is that?
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Shell Rotella T6 Synthetic 5W/40. This was a 24V Cummins & not a 617. All of the numbers were well within "universal averages". This was my 1st sample so I don't have any data.
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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do. |
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Yes. It has a gasoline and diesel setting on the device. It seems to perform relatively consistently when I've compared known oil conditions so I consider it a worthwhile investment even if it's not a substitute for a Blackstone analysis.
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1977 300d 70k--sold 08 1985 300TD 185k+ 1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03 1985 409d 65k--sold 06 1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car 1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11 1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper 1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4 1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13 |
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@kerry,
It looks like it says that the oil is good or needs changing. Does it give any other information such as antifreeze in oil or indicate excessive metals of 1 type or another?
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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do. |
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From pics I've found, the Lubricheck front face looks just like the Oilyzer except with the flash light button deleted, syn/std switch changed to gas/dsl. Anyone know the history between the 2 companies? https://www.google.com/search?q=oilyzer&rlz=1CATAAB_enUS627US627&espv=2&biw=960&bih=471&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiq8cejpbXQAhWF5SYKHfZxAc4Q_AUICCgD&dpr=2#imgrc=mNrG5S3V9PGGGM%3A https://www.google.com/search?q=lubricheck&rlz=1CATAAB_enUS627US627&espv=2&biw=960&bih=471&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiw9_LtpbXQAhWMwiYKHZJ6C5cQ_AUICCgD&dpr=2#imgrc=WeOr-OS4VLVDFM%3A
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