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?
Oil change?
- Thread starter JBill
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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,
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
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
katy
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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.