Long OCI & low miles on RP 5w30

[Tone]

Well my 2000 Silverado really hasn't been use that much in the last year. I finished off the 5 gallon RP I bought in 2006 last fill, June of last year with Purolator filter. Since I've only driven a little under 3000 miles, sat most of the winter in garage driven maybe a handful of times, should the oil be changed and wasted? I was planing on going at least 7K miles this time and do a UOA as recommended by Black Stone. Last UOA was in 07' and posted here back in 07'. Should I drain? Is a 2 year OCI too long with Royal Purple? Any thoughts appreciated.

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[daman]

I would not waist good oil like RP keep it in,take it out every so often and get the oil up to temp to burn off any moisture,you'll be fine.

 

[bullwinkle]

Make sure there's no sign of condensation under the oil fill cap, take it out & get it HOT regularly to get the moisture out!

 

[Tone]

Since I have returned to work after being off for almost a year, I have been driving the truck more regularly in the last month or so. Never less than 10 miles at any time.

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: daman
I would not waist good oil like RP keep it in,take it out every so often and get the oil up to temp to burn off any moisture,you'll be fine.


And I wouldn't waste money on a UOA either.

 

[sangyup81]

Originally Posted By: Tone
Well my 2000 Silverado really hasn't been use that much in the last year. I finished off the 5 gallon RP I bought in 2006 last fill, June of last year with Purolator filter. Since I've only driven a little under 3000 miles, sat most of the winter in garage driven maybe a handful of times, should the oil be changed and wasted? I was planing on going at least 7K miles this time and do a UOA as recommended by Black Stone. Last UOA was in 07' and posted here back in 07'. Should I drain? Is a 2 year OCI too long with Royal Purple? Any thoughts appreciated.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f96/Wireman134/BlackStoneReport1.jpg


Three words for you. Italian tune up

 

[Tone]

Originally Posted By: sangyup81
Originally Posted By: Tone
Well my 2000 Silverado really hasn't been use that much in the last year. I finished off the 5 gallon RP I bought in 2006 last fill, June of last year with Purolator filter. Since I've only driven a little under 3000 miles, sat most of the winter in garage driven maybe a handful of times, should the oil be changed and wasted? I was planing on going at least 7K miles this time and do a UOA as recommended by Black Stone. Last UOA was in 07' and posted here back in 07'. Should I drain? Is a 2 year OCI too long with Royal Purple? Any thoughts appreciated.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f96/Wireman134/BlackStoneReport1.jpg


Three words for you. Italian tune up


Hard not to, with the bolt on's and tune I have. This engine pulls hard to 6K. O-60 in 7 sec.

 

[sangyup81]

Originally Posted By: Tone
Originally Posted By: sangyup81
Originally Posted By: Tone
Well my 2000 Silverado really hasn't been use that much in the last year. I finished off the 5 gallon RP I bought in 2006 last fill, June of last year with Purolator filter. Since I've only driven a little under 3000 miles, sat most of the winter in garage driven maybe a handful of times, should the oil be changed and wasted? I was planing on going at least 7K miles this time and do a UOA as recommended by Black Stone. Last UOA was in 07' and posted here back in 07'. Should I drain? Is a 2 year OCI too long with Royal Purple? Any thoughts appreciated.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f96/Wireman134/BlackStoneReport1.jpg


Three words for you. Italian tune up


Hard not to, with the bolt on's and tune I have. This engine pulls hard to 6K. O-60 in 7 sec.


Theoretically, that should take care of the condensation built up during the winter. I wouldn't hesitate to go 1.5 or 2 years on RP as long as those aren't a lot of local miles you're doing. Of course this is assuming you top your oil off and have a quality oil filter too