Oh come on Walt -- everyone knows manufacturers stretch out published change intervals for marketing purposes. Could quote Robert Sikorsky (the "Drive It Forever" guy) about that, but people had apoplexy last time I mentioned syndicated auto column. Manufacturers also recommend too light viscosity to increase fuel economy numbers BTW. Engine oil costs HALF as much as gasoline (on sale by the case) -- again I ask, "why not?" Shake my head (and rattle the ear ring) in amusement: have obtained online reputation as mechanical menace despite fact NEWEST vehicle in my stable is a 1985 truck with 200,000 miles on odometer. 5 out of 8 vehicles at or above 100,000 miles. Shepherded ex-wife's Escort (1.9 liter) to 250,000 miles at time of departure. Speaking of jewelry: technically have ear rings -- plural. Might even be pierced someplace else not normally exposed to sunlight, but you're going to have to pay extra to see that. Bill Robertson #5939 >--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxx> wrote: > > Question isn't "why change oil frequently?", is "why not?" > > Okay, I'll take a stab at answering the "why not". The > DeLorean's PRV is a 6 cylinder version of an engine that was > originally designed to be an 8 cylinder diesel. As such, > the oil passage ways and the blah blah and the blah are all > heavy duty and hold nearly 7 quarts of oil vs other engines > that hold only 5 quarts, the 7 quarts don't get dirty as > fast; blah, and the owners manual specifies 7500 mile > intervals, so doing it at 2500 is a waste unless you have > short spiked hair and wear an ear ring and do unusual (major > blah!) things with your tools. I should have a curfew so I > don't do these weird posts this late. > > blah = I don't feel like explaining it, I really don't know > it that well, and you wouldn't agree with me anyway, so > blah! > > Walt Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT <http://rd.yahoo.com/SIG=12cll4kg8/M=267637.4116732.5333197.1261774/D=egro upweb/S=1705126215:HM/EXP=1071152830/A=1853618/R=0/*http://www.netflix.com /Default?mqso=60178338&partid=4116732> click here <http://us.adserver.yahoo.com/l?M=267637.4116732.5333197.1261774/D=egroupm ail/S=:HM/A=1853618/rand=683910503> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: DMCForum-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> .
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