> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Chevelle-list] Oil Changes > > Can anyone enlighten me on this? Your typical maintenance schedule > in the owner's manual will say something like, change oil every 6 > months or 6000 miles, whichever occurs first. Now suppose I drive > only 2000 miles in 6 months. Why do I need to change the oil at 6 > months? Does the oil deteriorate over time regardless of the miles > driven? > > The same for draining the radiator after two years or 24000 miles. ??? > > DK
The oil will get contaminants in it from sitting around. It is not the time as much as the environment. If you drive 100 mile trips and park the car in a 75 degree garage with good ventilation and low humidity, then you can probably go to the mileage limit. But I doubt this is the case for everyone. For me, I drove about this much in a year, but I start the car twice a day and drive less than five miles in most cases. This is really tough on the car and the oil since it barely gets to operating temperature. True, it may not be all that used up after 2,000 miles in six months, but it is cheap insurance to change the oil and spend the extra $8. Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs '67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes
