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JBill 07-27-2022 10:57 AM

Oil change?
 

I haven't driven my A more than a couple hundred miles in the last ten years, I'm ashamed to say, but I'm thinking I should maybe change the oil anyway. I know it wouldn't hurt, but is it really necessary? I'm using 10/30 HD oil and it looks fresh and new on the dipstick even after running. And I have an oil filter. I suppose the same question goes for the anti-freeze. Advice?

arnhemmer 07-27-2022 12:04 PM

Re: Oil change?
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBill (Post 2151776)
I haven't driven my A more than a couple hundred miles in the last ten years, I'm ashamed to say, but I'm thinking I should maybe change the oil anyway. I know it wouldn't hurt, but is it really necessary? I'm using 10/30 HD oil and it looks fresh and new on the dipstick even after running. And I have an oil filter. I suppose the same question goes for the anti-freeze. Advice?

After 10 yrs I would change that oil and after that change once a year with that type of driving. The oil might not be dirty but I would me concerned about condensation.

jb-ob 07-27-2022 12:24 PM

Re: Oil change?
 

JB,

Change out that anti-freeze like immediately !

While the anti-freeze chemistry will last longer, after five years you have lost the most important parts, the anti-corrosion & anti rust features. Most radiators are destroyed by being pugged solid from preventable corrosion.

Fresh oil & antifreeze are cheap.

jb

JBill 07-27-2022 01:11 PM

Re: Oil change?
 

I should have mentioned that it's always been in a heated garage, but the points are taken. I will change oil, flush the radiator, and refill. Thanks all,

Dino's A 07-29-2022 09:07 AM

Re: Oil change?
 

Grease all alemite (zerk) fittings as well. I could go on but
don't want to put you to sleep. :)

katy 07-29-2022 10:35 AM

Re: Oil change?
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBill (Post 2151776)
I haven't driven my A more than a couple hundred miles in the last ten years, I'm ashamed to say, but I'm thinking I should maybe change the oil anyway. I know it wouldn't hurt, but is it really necessary? I'm using 10/30 HD oil and it looks fresh and new on the dipstick even after running. And I have an oil filter. I suppose the same question goes for the anti-freeze. Advice?

Any time you run it, run it for at least 20 minutes so that it gets thoroughly warmed up and gets rid of any condensation. Short runs of only a few minutes is the engines worst enemy.


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