Oil Analysis
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by G35 6MT
I agree, lets compare! I'll start with mine.
My last oil analyst on the G, turned up some interesting results. They were all screwed up because I didn't have the engine at operating temp, so it showed 1.3% fuel contamination. ........
My last oil analyst on the G, turned up some interesting results. They were all screwed up because I didn't have the engine at operating temp, so it showed 1.3% fuel contamination. ........
Do you mean you were running too cool?Thermostat issues??
Or just not at operating temp when you took the sample.
Last edited by InTgr8r; Apr 20, 2005 at 03:15 PM.
Originally Posted by inTgr8r
Do you mean you were running to cool?Thermostat issues??
Or just not at operating temp when you took the sample.
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Cambridge, Ont. Canada
Wow, There's a good example of what short distance driving will do to the oil.
I'm amazed that just moving the car would have that effect.
I can see how bad consistent short trips would be.
C.
I'm amazed that just moving the car would have that effect.
I can see how bad consistent short trips would be.
C.
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 21,095
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by G35 6MT
LOL ....sorry. I meant that the engine was not at operating temp when I changed the oil. I just moved the car quickly in the garage and then changed the oil. Next time I'll either let the car sit overnight in a position that I can change the oil or run it till hot and then change the oil.
FWIW..
I have see others recommend the hot method.
They contend that you get a better flush that way,
with the solids more in suspension rather than lying cold on
the bottom of the oil pan
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