Re: 5w-20w

["Randy B" <sirocco@telocity.com>]

Oh, ....I guess I figured unburnt fuel would cause contaimination of the
oil, learnt somthin new today :D
Once I get the Mecca I will extend the filter clean/change to 6666.
Thanks,
Randy


> Randy-
>   a rich mixture will not clog the oil filter, since it does not produce
> particulates.  If it's REALLY rich it may dilute the OIL with unburned
fuel,
> in which case changing the oil more frequently than the filter makes more
> sense.  In any case, I think you could extend your filter change interval
> without risk.   Enjoy the ride.
>
> Larry  sandiego16V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Patrick Bureau [mailto:pbureau@home.com]
> Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2001 6:10 PM
> To: Scirocco List; Randy B
> Subject: RE: 5w-20w
>
>
> I change mine every 3000 Miles, with Air filter, oil filter and do my tire
> rotation at the same time... cars purrs... and I use 20w50 Castrol GTX,
> (summer) and 10w40 Castrol GTX (winter).
>
> Patrick
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Randy B
> Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2001 8:58 PM
> To: Fry, Larry; PremoRocco85@aol.com; kervinridgley@earthlink.net
> Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Re: 5w-20w
>
>
> Nope,
> I change the filter every 3333 (figure they are cheap and probably clog
> quickly with my engine running fairly rich now), and the oil every 6666.
> This also makes the math easier.
> Once I install the Mecca I should be able to do the oil and filter every
> 6666.
> The synthetic is probably good for 15k+ but I am being overly cautious,
> always wanting the max protection in the engine at all times for those
> occasional jaunts above 7K.
>
> Randy
>
>
> > Randy-
> >   Sure you don't have the mileage reversed?  Like oil every 3333, filter
> > every 6666?
> > I change both every 5K.  Since Bentley recommends every 7500, I figure
I'm
> > being conservative.
> >
> > Larry  sandiego16V
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Randy B [mailto:sirocco@telocity.com]
> > Sent: Friday, October 26, 2001 11:31 PM
> > To: Fry, Larry; PremoRocco85@aol.com; kervinridgley@earthlink.net
> > Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: Re: 5w-20w
> >
> >
> > Yup, I change the oil filter every 3333 mi. and the oil every 6666 mi.
> > In fact it is time for my next oil change.
> > This will be a fun one because Mars is getting:
> > 1. Euro Oil filter/cooler flange with Porsche thermostat.
> > 2. Re-routed and shorter Oil cooler lines.
> > 3. Mecca oil filter system.
> > 4. return back to 10W30 Mobil synthetic.
> >
> > There is also a company I use called Oil Analyzers that analyzes a
sample
> of
> > used motor oil.
> > If anyone wants info on this company LMK and I will dig it up.
> >
> > Randy
> >
> >
> >
> > > He knows you don't have to change oil that often with a street
> car......:)
> > >
> > > Larry  sandiego16V
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: PremoRocco85@aol.com [mailto:PremoRocco85@aol.com]
> > > Sent: Friday, October 26, 2001 1:04 AM
> > > To: sirocco@telocity.com; kervinridgley@earthlink.net
> > > Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > Subject: Re: 5w-20w
> > >
> > >
> > > In a message dated 10/24/01 8:03:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> > > sirocco@telocity.com writes:
> > >
> > > << The engine only has about 25K on it now and I've been running this
> > weight
> > >  for the last two oil changes (~12K) >>
> > > Wow you drive it hard and you don't change oil every 3k instead 6k??
> > > You know something i don't?
> > >
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