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Old 10-24-2011, 11:14 PM   #121 (permalink)
Ladogaboy
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Originally Posted by Artan View Post
Can somebody (oil or engine expert) help answer why my engine didnt suffer a single problem since i drove double over the limit what was recommended by the manufacturers. I was supposed to change the oil after 15000 km or 12 months but now i drove 35000 km and 19 months? Catrol Edge Turbodiesel 5W-40. I still continue to drive with the same oil.
You know who would be an oil expert? The person at the lab you send your oil to for analysis.

I've driven double the recommended mileage on oil once before, but I knew I had only been doing very easy driving. Even then, I don't make a habit of it.

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