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Old 08-03-2010, 06:33 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Rockstock View Post
It definitely makes sense that the oil will brake down faster, but in reality the current oils on the market will last way longer than 3,000 miles. I've even started to notice oil changing guild lines switching from 3,000 to 4,500 or 5,000 miles from auto makers and aftermarket companies.
No road vehicles with oiled brakes that I'm aware of.

I jest.

But "starting" to notice change intervals >3000m?!? COME ON! It's been longer than that for decades! It's not the oils as much as it is the widespread use of EFI, which does a better job of not dumping huge amounts of gasoline into the sump.
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