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Old 07-29-2013, 12:07 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I doubt it, but what does work is the long trip for the short commuting car to get it hot every once in a while.
When you only do short trips the engine never gets hot. Over time some water may get into the oil from the vapour in the exhaust gas escaping through the gap in the piston rings.
High water content wil turn oil into a buttery slush, raising internal resistance and possibly blocking lubrication.
Taking that long trip will effectively boil the water out of the oil. Use grill blocks to speed up the process
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