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Jack W Hannah
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Oil Change Schedule
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December 12, 2020, 07:31:26 PM »
My 2002 Patriot w/Cat 3126B has only been driven approx 500 miles during the past year with engine starts at least monthly. Oil was changed approx 18 months ago. Is it really necessary to change oil at this time and if so why?
Any input on this topic would be greatly appreciated.
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Jack Hannah
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2002 Patriot 40B, Monticello
Cat 3126, Magnum Series B
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Re: Oil Change Schedule
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December 12, 2020, 08:00:29 PM »
Jack,
IMHO there is no need to change oil until it reaches the mileage or hour limit set by the mfgr. I use this approach on both the RV and the toad (but keep track of the total miles for tire rotation, etc. purposes).
Steve
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2015- 6/24 07 Contessa Bayshore C9, 400 hp
2013-2015: 00 Marquis Tourmaline, C12, 425 hp
2005-2013: 01 Contessa Naples, 3126B, 330 hp
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Re: Oil Change Schedule
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December 12, 2020, 08:44:22 PM »
Another opinion, I pull an oil sample from the engine and transmission once per year and send into JG Lubricant Lab, but there are other labs, they can tell you the condition of the equipment and the oil and recommend when to change or resample.
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