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OT: Question about oil change intervals on atv
I am a Jeepster, but I also have a couple of four-wheelers, and thus
have an oil-related question: I have a Honda Foreman 450, which I use only when I am at our mountain cabin. In some years, I only put 200-300 miles on it. I use the special Mobil 1 synthetic oil made for motorcycles and atv's. The manual says to change the oil every 600 miles. Even though this oil allows for extended use, I always follow the 600 mile rule, but I have also changed it every year , even if I don't have the 600 miles on it. SO, here is my question.............. if the atv has only 250 miles on it in the last year... and the oil looks brand new clean on the dipstick......... do you think that I should change it every year anyhow ? I guess another way of asking the question is whether the oil breaks down after a year or so and should be changed even if you have NO miles on it? I also wonder if the answer would be the same as for a Jeep engine. What do you experts think ?? Thanks for any comments or input !! James |
Re: Question about oil change intervals on atv
All lube schedules, I know of have also used time limits. Drain oil if
allowed to sit will settle out, and look clear, of course we know it's full of raw gasoline, water, acid, carbon, and worn parts, make a killer weed killer. God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "James" <no one@bellsouth.com> wrote in message news:TXmai.15123$%T3.4054@bignews8.bellsouth.net.. . > I am a Jeepster, but I also have a couple of four-wheelers, and thus > have an oil-related question: > > > I have a Honda Foreman 450, which I use only when I am at our mountain > cabin. In some years, I only put 200-300 miles on it. > > I use the special Mobil 1 synthetic oil made for motorcycles and atv's. > The manual says to change the oil every 600 miles. Even though this oil > allows for extended use, I always follow the 600 mile rule, but I have > also changed it every year , even if I don't have the 600 miles on it. > > SO, here is my question.............. if the atv has only 250 miles on it > in the last year... and the oil looks brand new clean on the > dipstick......... do you think that I should change it every year anyhow ? > I guess another way of asking the question is whether the oil breaks down > after a year or so and should be changed even if you have NO miles on it? > > I also wonder if the answer would be the same as for a Jeep engine. > > What do you experts think ?? > > Thanks for any comments or input !! > > > James > > > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: Question about oil change intervals on atv
All lube schedules, I know of have also used time limits. Drain oil if
allowed to sit will settle out, and look clear, of course we know it's full of raw gasoline, water, acid, carbon, and worn parts, make a killer weed killer. God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "James" <no one@bellsouth.com> wrote in message news:TXmai.15123$%T3.4054@bignews8.bellsouth.net.. . > I am a Jeepster, but I also have a couple of four-wheelers, and thus > have an oil-related question: > > > I have a Honda Foreman 450, which I use only when I am at our mountain > cabin. In some years, I only put 200-300 miles on it. > > I use the special Mobil 1 synthetic oil made for motorcycles and atv's. > The manual says to change the oil every 600 miles. Even though this oil > allows for extended use, I always follow the 600 mile rule, but I have > also changed it every year , even if I don't have the 600 miles on it. > > SO, here is my question.............. if the atv has only 250 miles on it > in the last year... and the oil looks brand new clean on the > dipstick......... do you think that I should change it every year anyhow ? > I guess another way of asking the question is whether the oil breaks down > after a year or so and should be changed even if you have NO miles on it? > > I also wonder if the answer would be the same as for a Jeep engine. > > What do you experts think ?? > > Thanks for any comments or input !! > > > James > > > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: Question about oil change intervals on atv
All lube schedules, I know of have also used time limits. Drain oil if
allowed to sit will settle out, and look clear, of course we know it's full of raw gasoline, water, acid, carbon, and worn parts, make a killer weed killer. God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "James" <no one@bellsouth.com> wrote in message news:TXmai.15123$%T3.4054@bignews8.bellsouth.net.. . > I am a Jeepster, but I also have a couple of four-wheelers, and thus > have an oil-related question: > > > I have a Honda Foreman 450, which I use only when I am at our mountain > cabin. In some years, I only put 200-300 miles on it. > > I use the special Mobil 1 synthetic oil made for motorcycles and atv's. > The manual says to change the oil every 600 miles. Even though this oil > allows for extended use, I always follow the 600 mile rule, but I have > also changed it every year , even if I don't have the 600 miles on it. > > SO, here is my question.............. if the atv has only 250 miles on it > in the last year... and the oil looks brand new clean on the > dipstick......... do you think that I should change it every year anyhow ? > I guess another way of asking the question is whether the oil breaks down > after a year or so and should be changed even if you have NO miles on it? > > I also wonder if the answer would be the same as for a Jeep engine. > > What do you experts think ?? > > Thanks for any comments or input !! > > > James > > > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: Question about oil change intervals on atv
All lube schedules, I know of have also used time limits. Drain oil if
allowed to sit will settle out, and look clear, of course we know it's full of raw gasoline, water, acid, carbon, and worn parts, make a killer weed killer. God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "James" <no one@bellsouth.com> wrote in message news:TXmai.15123$%T3.4054@bignews8.bellsouth.net.. . > I am a Jeepster, but I also have a couple of four-wheelers, and thus > have an oil-related question: > > > I have a Honda Foreman 450, which I use only when I am at our mountain > cabin. In some years, I only put 200-300 miles on it. > > I use the special Mobil 1 synthetic oil made for motorcycles and atv's. > The manual says to change the oil every 600 miles. Even though this oil > allows for extended use, I always follow the 600 mile rule, but I have > also changed it every year , even if I don't have the 600 miles on it. > > SO, here is my question.............. if the atv has only 250 miles on it > in the last year... and the oil looks brand new clean on the > dipstick......... do you think that I should change it every year anyhow ? > I guess another way of asking the question is whether the oil breaks down > after a year or so and should be changed even if you have NO miles on it? > > I also wonder if the answer would be the same as for a Jeep engine. > > What do you experts think ?? > > Thanks for any comments or input !! > > > James > > > -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: OT: Question about oil change intervals on atv
I would change the oil every year regardless of the miles. Our toys that
sit a lot do tend to gather moisture in the crankcase, which becomes acidic when it mixes with the oil. Anything with aluminum heads or block will be more susceptible to corrosion from this. My feeling is that an extra $20 or so per year is cheap insurance to prevent this. Chris James wrote: > I am a Jeepster, but I also have a couple of four-wheelers, and thus > have an oil-related question: > > > I have a Honda Foreman 450, which I use only when I am at our mountain > cabin. In some years, I only put 200-300 miles on it. > > I use the special Mobil 1 synthetic oil made for motorcycles and atv's. > The manual says to change the oil every 600 miles. Even though this oil > allows for extended use, I always follow the 600 mile rule, but I have > also changed it every year , even if I don't have the 600 miles on it. > > SO, here is my question.............. if the atv has only 250 miles on it > in the last year... and the oil looks brand new clean on the > dipstick......... do you think that I should change it every year anyhow ? > I guess another way of asking the question is whether the oil breaks down > after a year or so and should be changed even if you have NO miles on it? > > I also wonder if the answer would be the same as for a Jeep engine. > > What do you experts think ?? > > Thanks for any comments or input !! > > > James > > > |
Re: OT: Question about oil change intervals on atv
I would change the oil every year regardless of the miles. Our toys that
sit a lot do tend to gather moisture in the crankcase, which becomes acidic when it mixes with the oil. Anything with aluminum heads or block will be more susceptible to corrosion from this. My feeling is that an extra $20 or so per year is cheap insurance to prevent this. Chris James wrote: > I am a Jeepster, but I also have a couple of four-wheelers, and thus > have an oil-related question: > > > I have a Honda Foreman 450, which I use only when I am at our mountain > cabin. In some years, I only put 200-300 miles on it. > > I use the special Mobil 1 synthetic oil made for motorcycles and atv's. > The manual says to change the oil every 600 miles. Even though this oil > allows for extended use, I always follow the 600 mile rule, but I have > also changed it every year , even if I don't have the 600 miles on it. > > SO, here is my question.............. if the atv has only 250 miles on it > in the last year... and the oil looks brand new clean on the > dipstick......... do you think that I should change it every year anyhow ? > I guess another way of asking the question is whether the oil breaks down > after a year or so and should be changed even if you have NO miles on it? > > I also wonder if the answer would be the same as for a Jeep engine. > > What do you experts think ?? > > Thanks for any comments or input !! > > > James > > > |
Re: OT: Question about oil change intervals on atv
I would change the oil every year regardless of the miles. Our toys that
sit a lot do tend to gather moisture in the crankcase, which becomes acidic when it mixes with the oil. Anything with aluminum heads or block will be more susceptible to corrosion from this. My feeling is that an extra $20 or so per year is cheap insurance to prevent this. Chris James wrote: > I am a Jeepster, but I also have a couple of four-wheelers, and thus > have an oil-related question: > > > I have a Honda Foreman 450, which I use only when I am at our mountain > cabin. In some years, I only put 200-300 miles on it. > > I use the special Mobil 1 synthetic oil made for motorcycles and atv's. > The manual says to change the oil every 600 miles. Even though this oil > allows for extended use, I always follow the 600 mile rule, but I have > also changed it every year , even if I don't have the 600 miles on it. > > SO, here is my question.............. if the atv has only 250 miles on it > in the last year... and the oil looks brand new clean on the > dipstick......... do you think that I should change it every year anyhow ? > I guess another way of asking the question is whether the oil breaks down > after a year or so and should be changed even if you have NO miles on it? > > I also wonder if the answer would be the same as for a Jeep engine. > > What do you experts think ?? > > Thanks for any comments or input !! > > > James > > > |
Re: OT: Question about oil change intervals on atv
I would change the oil every year regardless of the miles. Our toys that
sit a lot do tend to gather moisture in the crankcase, which becomes acidic when it mixes with the oil. Anything with aluminum heads or block will be more susceptible to corrosion from this. My feeling is that an extra $20 or so per year is cheap insurance to prevent this. Chris James wrote: > I am a Jeepster, but I also have a couple of four-wheelers, and thus > have an oil-related question: > > > I have a Honda Foreman 450, which I use only when I am at our mountain > cabin. In some years, I only put 200-300 miles on it. > > I use the special Mobil 1 synthetic oil made for motorcycles and atv's. > The manual says to change the oil every 600 miles. Even though this oil > allows for extended use, I always follow the 600 mile rule, but I have > also changed it every year , even if I don't have the 600 miles on it. > > SO, here is my question.............. if the atv has only 250 miles on it > in the last year... and the oil looks brand new clean on the > dipstick......... do you think that I should change it every year anyhow ? > I guess another way of asking the question is whether the oil breaks down > after a year or so and should be changed even if you have NO miles on it? > > I also wonder if the answer would be the same as for a Jeep engine. > > What do you experts think ?? > > Thanks for any comments or input !! > > > James > > > |
Re: OT: Question about oil change intervals on atv
Thanks Bill and Chris !!
James |
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