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Old 09-24-2017, 04:08 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by btan219 View Post
I drive 3k-3.5k every 6 months, my daily driver, no track or racing. Does oil go bad? I'm wondering if I should change it every 6 months regardless of how little I've driven, or can I change it at 5k even if it takes a year to get to? I check my oil level often, but I'm wondering if it's still a good amount after 6+ months if I should hold off on changing the oil.
Well, yes, the long chained hydrocarbons can be broken, if your engine temperatures reach above about 1,400°F .....


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