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Cars with Dipsticks. When to check the oil Hot or Cold Engine ?
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<blockquote data-quote="Signet" data-source="post: 1162937" data-attributes="member: 13616"><p>Once oil is opened and filled into the vehicle it is subject oxidation and will degrade over time. If unopened it has a life of 4 years, once opened this reduces drastically. Also if a vehicle is used infrequently, you have more chance of contaminants accumulating and settling in the sump. You are also subject to condensation especially in colder JHB and similar weather conditions in Winter and in a car that is not driven often. You would probably be safer with periods longer than a year between oil changes, but recommended to ensure longevity of the mechanical parts. </p><p></p><p>Sometimes a vehicle in regular use will be in a healthier mechanical condition than the car with very low mileage. Mechanical components need to be moved every so often and getting up to decent operating temperature for a decent period.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Signet, post: 1162937, member: 13616"] Once oil is opened and filled into the vehicle it is subject oxidation and will degrade over time. If unopened it has a life of 4 years, once opened this reduces drastically. Also if a vehicle is used infrequently, you have more chance of contaminants accumulating and settling in the sump. You are also subject to condensation especially in colder JHB and similar weather conditions in Winter and in a car that is not driven often. You would probably be safer with periods longer than a year between oil changes, but recommended to ensure longevity of the mechanical parts. Sometimes a vehicle in regular use will be in a healthier mechanical condition than the car with very low mileage. Mechanical components need to be moved every so often and getting up to decent operating temperature for a decent period. [/QUOTE]
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