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Old 06-14-2003, 04:29 PM
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For GUYS WHO TRACK YOUR CARS ALOT--- do YOU change your oil after a weekend event?
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I like to do it 2000-2500 miles.


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I change my synthetic oil every 4-5k miles. Results from the oil testing that I do after each change shows low to average wear patterns for this type of engine. You can have your oil tested at Blackstone Laboratories.
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So what you guys are saying is you will drive multiple( 2-3-or 4) D.E.s or track events without changing your oil?
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The most number of event days that I have run between oil changes is 3, but more often it is 1. So yes, I'll run multiple track days betweeen oil changes, and the oil checked out fine the 4 times I have sent it in to the lab for analysis.
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Does that really work? An oil analysis? What kind of tests do they run to determine the wear of your engine based on your oil. I mean, it would seem that anyone can tell a lot from examining oil just by touching it. Sounds interesting though, I might send some in to see what I get back form an analysis. Thanks for the info.
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I change oil about every 2,000 miles, or right after a track event. Oil filter, on the other hand, gets changed less frequently. I don't use synthetic oil.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by SuperKool
[B]Does that really work?
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