Any logic to changing the oil before storage?

[lazarus55]

I’m about to store my truck for a year or so. It is almost at the end of its OCI. Should I change it now or after I take it out of storage? It is a fairly severe oil burner, if it matters.

 

[Adambomb7777]

I’d change it. Why not

 

[wings&wheels]

I'd rather have fresh oil w/ minimal contaminants for extended storage.

 

[oldcodger]

Change it to remove any corrosive contaminates.

 

[Japanese]

I’m about to store my truck for a year or so. It is almost at the end of its OCI. Should I change it now or after I take it out of storage? It is a fairly severe oil burner, if it matters.

I would change it before storage, especially because the oil is close to its end. There are corrosive byproducts, including fuel and water in the old oil. Run the vehicle with the new oil until reaching work temp. 10-15 min. before you leave it in storage.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/winter-storage-change-oil-before-or-after.7389/

 

[Oillover]

I'd also change it. Seems almost foolish to leave it stored with acidic fluid in the engine.

 

[Legs4Arms]

I've always changed mine right before storage and take it for a good final shakedown. Then add STA-BIL to the tank and cover it with 94 octane and put it to bed.
Has worked perfectly on many cars for many years.

 

[TomYoung]

To any “should I change my oil” question, the answer is always “yes.”

 

[4wd]

To any “should I change my oil” question, the answer is always “yes.”

Yes

 

[demarpaint]

I'd rather have fresh oil w/ minimal contaminants for extended storage.

Exactly, and a main reason why I change the oil on all my seasonal OPE and prepare it before I put it away at the end of the season for use the following year.

 

[ceecbtg]

Not really necessary for 1 year. If you sleep better doing it, do it, let run some miles with new oil before stopping it.

 

[joekingcorvette]

Yes, definitely change it before storage. I change mine on 2 boat motors and on my Corvette. When you sell it you can use it as part of the sales pitch if needed.