OT: Question about oil change intervals on atv
06-10-2007, 01:38 AM
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Re: Question about oil change intervals on atv
On Fri, 8 Jun 2007 19:55:27 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III"
<----------@***.net> wrote:
> 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/
Ask the EPA what they think about dumping used oil/gas onto the
ground.
>
>
>"James" <no one@bellsouth.com> wrote in message
>news:TXmai.15123$%T3.4054@bignews8.bellsouth.net. ..
>> I am a Jeepster, but I also have a couple of four-wheelers, and thus
>> have an oil-related question:
>>
>>
>> I have a Honda Foreman 450, which I use only when I am at our mountain
>> cabin. In some years, I only put 200-300 miles on it.
>>
>> I use the special Mobil 1 synthetic oil made for motorcycles and atv's.
>> The manual says to change the oil every 600 miles. Even though this oil
>> allows for extended use, I always follow the 600 mile rule, but I have
>> also changed it every year , even if I don't have the 600 miles on it.
>>
>> SO, here is my question.............. if the atv has only 250 miles on
>it
>> in the last year... and the oil looks brand new clean on the
>> dipstick......... do you think that I should change it every year anyhow ?
>> I guess another way of asking the question is whether the oil breaks down
>> after a year or so and should be changed even if you have NO miles on it?
>>
>> I also wonder if the answer would be the same as for a Jeep engine.
>>
>> What do you experts think ??
>>
>> Thanks for any comments or input !!
>>
>>
>> James
>>
>>
>>
<----------@***.net> wrote:
> All lube schedules, I know of have also used time limits. Drain oil if
>allowed to sit will settle out, and look clear, of course we know it's full
>of raw gasoline, water, acid, carbon, and worn parts, make a killer weed
>killer.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Ask the EPA what they think about dumping used oil/gas onto the
ground.
>
>
>"James" <no one@bellsouth.com> wrote in message
>news:TXmai.15123$%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
>>
>>
>>
06-10-2007, 01:38 AM
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Re: Question about oil change intervals on atv
On Fri, 8 Jun 2007 19:55:27 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III"
<----------@***.net> wrote:
> 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/
Ask the EPA what they think about dumping used oil/gas onto the
ground.
>
>
>"James" <no one@bellsouth.com> wrote in message
>news:TXmai.15123$%T3.4054@bignews8.bellsouth.net. ..
>> I am a Jeepster, but I also have a couple of four-wheelers, and thus
>> have an oil-related question:
>>
>>
>> I have a Honda Foreman 450, which I use only when I am at our mountain
>> cabin. In some years, I only put 200-300 miles on it.
>>
>> I use the special Mobil 1 synthetic oil made for motorcycles and atv's.
>> The manual says to change the oil every 600 miles. Even though this oil
>> allows for extended use, I always follow the 600 mile rule, but I have
>> also changed it every year , even if I don't have the 600 miles on it.
>>
>> SO, here is my question.............. if the atv has only 250 miles on
>it
>> in the last year... and the oil looks brand new clean on the
>> dipstick......... do you think that I should change it every year anyhow ?
>> I guess another way of asking the question is whether the oil breaks down
>> after a year or so and should be changed even if you have NO miles on it?
>>
>> I also wonder if the answer would be the same as for a Jeep engine.
>>
>> What do you experts think ??
>>
>> Thanks for any comments or input !!
>>
>>
>> James
>>
>>
>>
<----------@***.net> wrote:
> All lube schedules, I know of have also used time limits. Drain oil if
>allowed to sit will settle out, and look clear, of course we know it's full
>of raw gasoline, water, acid, carbon, and worn parts, make a killer weed
>killer.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Ask the EPA what they think about dumping used oil/gas onto the
ground.
>
>
>"James" <no one@bellsouth.com> wrote in message
>news:TXmai.15123$%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
>>
>>
>>
06-10-2007, 01:38 AM
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Re: Question about oil change intervals on atv
On Fri, 8 Jun 2007 19:55:27 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III"
<----------@***.net> wrote:
> 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/
Ask the EPA what they think about dumping used oil/gas onto the
ground.
>
>
>"James" <no one@bellsouth.com> wrote in message
>news:TXmai.15123$%T3.4054@bignews8.bellsouth.net. ..
>> I am a Jeepster, but I also have a couple of four-wheelers, and thus
>> have an oil-related question:
>>
>>
>> I have a Honda Foreman 450, which I use only when I am at our mountain
>> cabin. In some years, I only put 200-300 miles on it.
>>
>> I use the special Mobil 1 synthetic oil made for motorcycles and atv's.
>> The manual says to change the oil every 600 miles. Even though this oil
>> allows for extended use, I always follow the 600 mile rule, but I have
>> also changed it every year , even if I don't have the 600 miles on it.
>>
>> SO, here is my question.............. if the atv has only 250 miles on
>it
>> in the last year... and the oil looks brand new clean on the
>> dipstick......... do you think that I should change it every year anyhow ?
>> I guess another way of asking the question is whether the oil breaks down
>> after a year or so and should be changed even if you have NO miles on it?
>>
>> I also wonder if the answer would be the same as for a Jeep engine.
>>
>> What do you experts think ??
>>
>> Thanks for any comments or input !!
>>
>>
>> James
>>
>>
>>
<----------@***.net> wrote:
> All lube schedules, I know of have also used time limits. Drain oil if
>allowed to sit will settle out, and look clear, of course we know it's full
>of raw gasoline, water, acid, carbon, and worn parts, make a killer weed
>killer.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Ask the EPA what they think about dumping used oil/gas onto the
ground.
>
>
>"James" <no one@bellsouth.com> wrote in message
>news:TXmai.15123$%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
>>
>>
>>
06-10-2007, 01:38 AM
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Re: Question about oil change intervals on atv
On Fri, 8 Jun 2007 19:55:27 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III"
<----------@***.net> wrote:
> 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/
Ask the EPA what they think about dumping used oil/gas onto the
ground.
>
>
>"James" <no one@bellsouth.com> wrote in message
>news:TXmai.15123$%T3.4054@bignews8.bellsouth.net. ..
>> I am a Jeepster, but I also have a couple of four-wheelers, and thus
>> have an oil-related question:
>>
>>
>> I have a Honda Foreman 450, which I use only when I am at our mountain
>> cabin. In some years, I only put 200-300 miles on it.
>>
>> I use the special Mobil 1 synthetic oil made for motorcycles and atv's.
>> The manual says to change the oil every 600 miles. Even though this oil
>> allows for extended use, I always follow the 600 mile rule, but I have
>> also changed it every year , even if I don't have the 600 miles on it.
>>
>> SO, here is my question.............. if the atv has only 250 miles on
>it
>> in the last year... and the oil looks brand new clean on the
>> dipstick......... do you think that I should change it every year anyhow ?
>> I guess another way of asking the question is whether the oil breaks down
>> after a year or so and should be changed even if you have NO miles on it?
>>
>> I also wonder if the answer would be the same as for a Jeep engine.
>>
>> What do you experts think ??
>>
>> Thanks for any comments or input !!
>>
>>
>> James
>>
>>
>>
<----------@***.net> wrote:
> All lube schedules, I know of have also used time limits. Drain oil if
>allowed to sit will settle out, and look clear, of course we know it's full
>of raw gasoline, water, acid, carbon, and worn parts, make a killer weed
>killer.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Ask the EPA what they think about dumping used oil/gas onto the
ground.
>
>
>"James" <no one@bellsouth.com> wrote in message
>news:TXmai.15123$%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
>>
>>
>>
06-10-2007, 01:53 AM
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Re: Question about oil change intervals on atv
Whom do you think makes the weed killers?????????
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Whom do you think makes the weed killers?????????
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> Ask the EPA what they think about dumping used oil/gas onto the
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Re: Question about oil change intervals on atv
Whom do you think makes the weed killers?????????
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"d" <wtaminut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Ask the EPA what they think about dumping used oil/gas onto the
> ground.
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> Ask the EPA what they think about dumping used oil/gas onto the
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