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Originally Posted by CDTurbo001
This. 5K on any of the name brand 5w40's is safe. No need to fear a few short runs, either - take it out on the town for an errand or ice cream periodically.  It won't bother the engine as long as that's not all it's used for. |
Do gasoline engines suffer from fuel dilution more or do non gear heads akathe general public idle a lot?
I ask this because more often than not when I changed motor oil it reeks of gasoline, however my E320's dipstick does not have this smell.
I don't idle over 1 min unless at drive through.
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1998 Ford Escort ZX2 5 speed - 279,000 miles My Daily
1992 Mercedes 300D 2.5 202,000 - Pure junk
2000 Mercedes E320 Black - 136,000 miles - Needs repair
Don't forget to grease the screw and threads on the spring compressor.
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