changing the oil article
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Originally Posted by boltonblue,Mar 25 2009, 04:08 PM
so assuming you change it in the fall ( good time, I agree), doing it a second time in the spring doesn't have a demonstrable benefit that I am aware of.
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Originally Posted by boltonblue,Mar 25 2009, 05:31 PM
Dave,
what do you think is happening to the oil in your engine as it sits over the winter?
that would be different from, say for example, sitting in a plastic bottle on the shelf?
how many seconds of run time does it get between the fall oil change and the spring oil change?
what do you think is happening to the oil in your engine as it sits over the winter?
that would be different from, say for example, sitting in a plastic bottle on the shelf?
how many seconds of run time does it get between the fall oil change and the spring oil change?
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I am always amused that this topic is a never ending discussion. People like their "peace of mind" and "rules of thumb" with their oil changing habits. There's even a discussion thread going right now on my company's intranet forum. People all over are weighing in with their unsubstantiated statements about "my mechanic says this" or "I read that you should do that."
Bottom line is, 1) Make sure you follow the mfr's maintenance when the car is under warranty. 2) After the warranty is up, you can either get it tested every time to find a "sweet spot," or you can just wing it. But without testing, you have no proof of anything, and it's nothing more than a judgement call.
Speaking of that, what *is* the mfr's recommended oil interval for the S2000?
Bottom line is, 1) Make sure you follow the mfr's maintenance when the car is under warranty. 2) After the warranty is up, you can either get it tested every time to find a "sweet spot," or you can just wing it. But without testing, you have no proof of anything, and it's nothing more than a judgement call.
Speaking of that, what *is* the mfr's recommended oil interval for the S2000?
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Re-visiting this, I like the way the engine revs after an oil change its just different it feels freer is that a word? Just changed it today so im all ready to go for the new season 
Took it for a short 4 mile ride after, It will be a while before it goes out again the roads are horrible.
Took it for a short 4 mile ride after, It will be a while before it goes out again the roads are horrible.
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