Oil changes and anality

[C M Smith <cmsmith@domain.elided>]

Oil changes are not religious rituals. Oil filters have tons of surplus 
capacity for solids. You change the oil because of chemicals developed in 
old oil, the dirty bits are nothing unless you really ignore the rules.

Folks, the first time you fire up the engine after an oil change is when 
the most damage gets done to your engine due to NO OIL PRESSURE to begin 
with. The tiny amount of dirt and chemicals left in the residue of old oil 
don't amount to a hill of beans.

Change the oil as per the manufacturer's recommendations and use whatever 
they say is OK. I use synthetic ONLY because in harsh winter conditions it 
can't be beat for cold cranking. Otherwise, I'd use good conventional oil.

Geez, give me a break, I agree that oil changes are very personal but leave 
the turkey baster for artificial insemination only please.
Michael Smith
Calgary, Alberta,Canada
91 Alfa 164L
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