When to change the oil?

[whisper]

Engine is due an oil change but is not likely to be used much, if at all, over the next 2 months.
Can I leave the oil change til Feb or should it be done now - is a KAD44.?

 

[capsco]

Would be better done now, rather than leave the old "worn out "oil to attack the internal surfaces.

 

[peteandthira]

imho I would change it and leave clean oil in your engine. I should add though, that we live on the boat, and I change mine whenever it gets really black, and always before the recommended number of hours.

I change the filter about every other oil change.

I would welcome any criticism of this practise.

Pops

 

[knewboater]

Change it now before the winter so that sludge etc does not settle and goo up, I was told this on an engine course a few weeks ago and I hope the lecturer was correct!

 

[whisper]

Thanks all. You've given me the answer that I expected.

 

[VicS]

Certainly it is preferable to change the oil and filter now, then run the engine to get the new oil round all the bearings and for long enough to get it up to normal working temp. A couple of months is not a long time though if it is difficult to find the time to do it now.

 

[duncan]

yep get the old out earlier; together with it's acids etc as said above.

don't forget to give the engine a nice little run to circulate that clean oil across the oilways and bearing surfaces before switching off for a few months................

 

[Lakesailor]

That's absolutely crap practice.


Will that do? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif


(diesels always last better if the oil is changed more frequently than suggested)

 

[Kawasaki]

Do it and use it.
It's all Year round boat.
Unless your going South for the Winter!
Don't listen to people who mess about on Lakes.
Land locked Lubbers with Rags up what do they know? /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[Lakesailor]

and what does a TaffCaff owner know?

I wouldn't use hydrogenated oil for your diesel, get the proper stuff. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Kawasaki]

TaffCaff/BB Runners
Who der wanna believe?
8 mins response time, not bad.
SWMBO Just shouted, think She's well oiled already gotta go!
Case She Wines (Whines) some more!
Back in a bit!

 

[Lakesailor]

Ah, but I used to be a Ford Dealer service manager and also had our own family garage business servicing a fleet of Dale Farm delivery wagons.

But you don't have to be Einstein (who was a gifted HGV fitter) to know that an oil with a high detergent content will need replacing sooner rather than later. Cars manufacturers with long service intervals are playing the long game. That is, by the time the adverse effects of long oil-change intervals become apparent the vehicle will most likely be out of warranty.
Boat engines often don't reach a good working temperature if they're just used for leaving and returning to a marina or mooring, so acids and contaminants hang around. Change the oil sooner rather than later.

 

[Kawasaki]

Glad She changed the oil that Cod was nice.
What's" hydrogenerated oil" oil about? Water based? oilpaintings (swmbo) ain't one anymore! No She don't look on ere!
Else I'd be dead meat.
Wine was nice, red with fish , works for Me.
Lubricants are important an exant science.
Correct lube at all times is the right complience.
Regular changes check your levels, make sure the bearings have got no bevels,
Lubricants, I am an expert
sampled all from every export
Thick and thin I,ve tried all gin.
Wine Store shops and every odd bin,
tiss regular changes that prolong your life
but please don't tell the Trouble and Strife
Lubrication is good for all
5 foot 3 or 6 foot tall
Change your lube you know it's right
She don't know I'm knecking whiskey
Girl friend says it makes Me friskey!
So change the oil and the filter
use the vessel though the Winter.
Boat stood standing is no good
Lakes no engines.
What's the good?
Been to one end let's turn round
No exicitement lest we run aground
No tides no challenge it seems to me
Not like "propper" Bouys all at Sea! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[Kawasaki]

Have I been "Almost Sailored"
What is the definition of "Lake Sailored"
Haven't quite grasped that one yet!
Maybe when I get to 2000 dribbles it will sink home.
Shouldn't have mentioned sinking
Just been down the Marina boat's jumping up and down
High water less 1/2 an hour settling down now.
Couldn't do anything but watch too hairy to get involved.

Cnange the oil?
Nearly changed Me underpants! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[Sans Bateau]

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Ah, but I used to be a Ford Dealer service manager and also had our own family garage business servicing a fleet of Dale Farm delivery wagons.

[/ QUOTE ]

mmm, do agree that changing oil earlier than later is the best practice, after all oil and filter cost a lot less than a new engine, but, I should keep your background to youself for any kind of credibility. After all you should know, Phil......

F O R D = Found On Road Dumped! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[BrendanS]

a Lakesailor is when
Person A asks a question
Person B answers the question
Person C then also answers the question in a similar way
Person A thanks Person C, ignoring Person B

 

[peteandthira]

LS

"That's absolutely crap practice.


Will that do?"


Yes, that's fine, thanks!! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[macd]

That's not criticism. Don't you remember your Monty Python?

 

[Lakesailor]

I haven't come here for an argument.

 

[Lakesailor]

I said I worked on them, not that I liked them. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif