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Old 10-25-2011, 10:10 AM   #123 (permalink)
jkv357
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As I've said before, you like to live in a very simple world...

Increasing levels of acids and contaminants and degradation of the additives are the main reason to change the oil - things that can't be tested by dabbing it on your fingers and rubbing them together...

Comparing bicycle wheel bearings to engine bearings isn't even a remotely close comparison.

You'll be using oil shortly, so eventually you'll have a steady flow of fresh oil in the engine - like it or not. Then you can ask yourself if it's better to change the oil regularly or just keep refreshing it 1 qt at a time.