Re: Synthetic Oil & Stuff

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Jeff W wrote:
> The person said that I was being wasteful.  When
> I inquired about his thoughts on changing oil, he responded "never"!
> He explained his reasoning thus:  He drives 40K per year on average.
> Trades vehicles at 100K.  (Two and a half years)  Always buys Japanese
> or German.  In the last ten years, had 4 vehicles, never had a problem.
> Checks the oil, adds when needed.  Says "give me a good reason why I
> should change oil?"

Jeff, that dude is an a**hole! He trades his vehicles in, enjoing high
residual value because of the reputation of a great longevity of their
engines. That reputation has been earned with a help of numerous people,
who properly maintained their cars, despite the increased operational
costs. Now the SOB is getting a free ride on this reputation, while
leaving abused cars after himself. I might become a second owner of one
of his cars one day! Would anyone on the list even consider buying a
car, that has not seen an oil change in its entire 100kmi miserable
life? Never in a lifetime!

I personally wish that ba**ard to encounter an engine seize-up some day,
BEFORE his lease expires!

Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ
5W50 Castrol Syntec every 3 to 5kmi.
75W90 Mobil 1 gear oil every year.