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Time for oil change, but I'm going away for 4 months. Change it now, or when I get back? TIA

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Old 12-01-2004, 12:58 PM
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Time for oil change, but I'm going away for 4 months. Change it now, or when I get back? TIA
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Old 12-01-2004, 01:11 PM
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i would do it when you get back. how over due is it?
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not over due really, changed with mobil 1 synth 'bout 4000 miles ago
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yes, i would just do it when you get back,that way you can give her the love and attention she needs
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Default Agreed. It's not going to spoil just by sitting there.
If you want to be meticulous, send it off to be analyzed when you finally do change it.
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haha, thanks for the advice... im sure sealed oil won't spoil ;-p
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