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Date:         Sat, 6 Sep 2008 19:45:35 -0400
Reply-To:     Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: change oil before winter storage?
Comments: To: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <10E8B54C5B434EB6ABE52B70333610AC@jackamdgoblue2>
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Or if you have alot of cars you can just change the oil every other year or So, like I do. Not a good practice but what are ya gonna do? C-ya Jonce

>Jeff,

>No need to change the oil "after" winter storage. The reason for the change >just before storage, is that sulfates accumulate in oil as you use the >vehicle, and that is acidic. If you change the oil before storage, the acid >level of the oil is not high, and therefore would not be as prone to causing >ill effects on the internal systems. Just a good practice! And in the >spring, you are ready to rock n' roll!

>Jack R. >84 Westy Wolfie (stored winters in Michigan) Garage, with plastic under the >van to reduce moisture from the concrete, also the garage is insulated and >somewhat air tight.

>-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of >Jeff Palmer >Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 6:00 PM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: change oil before winter storage?

>Hi folks,

>Someone suggested not too long ago that they change their oil before >and after winter storage. I'm due for an oil change, and will be >storing it in about a month. Is there cause to change the oil before >i store it, and again in the spring?

>Thanks >Jeff in Winnipeg >85 Westfalia with Boston Bob 2.1

Jonce Fancher

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