I bought a car, had fresh Mopar 5w-20 put into it, and now it's just sitting for several months while I drive my other cars. Is the oil I'm using acceptable or should I switchover to Mobil 1 High Mileage (for cleaning properties) or Extended Performance (upto 1 year) or some other oil?
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Why did you buy it if you are going to drive your other cars?
The oil is fine, but consider moth balls to keep out mice in the engine area.
The oil is fine, but consider moth balls to keep out mice in the engine area.
Originally Posted By: theaveng
I bought a car, had fresh Mopar 5w-20 put into it, and now it's just sitting for several months while I drive my other cars. Is the oil I'm using acceptable or should I switchover to Mobil 1 High Mileage (for cleaning properties) or Extended Performance (upto 1 year) or some other oil?
No, that oil is good for 5000 miles or one year.
I bought a car, had fresh Mopar 5w-20 put into it, and now it's just sitting for several months while I drive my other cars. Is the oil I'm using acceptable or should I switchover to Mobil 1 High Mileage (for cleaning properties) or Extended Performance (upto 1 year) or some other oil?
No, that oil is good for 5000 miles or one year.
Originally Posted By: Donald
Why did you buy it if you are going to drive your other cars?
It's a rare car that is hard to find. When I DID find one with only 27,000 miles I grabbed it. It gets 70 miles/gallon so it will pay for itself in ~$7000 gas saving per 100,000 miles.
Why did you buy it if you are going to drive your other cars?
It's a rare car that is hard to find. When I DID find one with only 27,000 miles I grabbed it. It gets 70 miles/gallon so it will pay for itself in ~$7000 gas saving per 100,000 miles.
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Originally Posted By: Donald
Why did you buy it if you are going to drive your other cars?
It's a rare car that is hard to find. When I DID find one with only 27,000 miles I grabbed it. It gets 70 miles/gallon so it will pay for itself in ~$7000 gas saving per 100,000 miles.
What car?
Originally Posted By: Donald
Why did you buy it if you are going to drive your other cars?
It's a rare car that is hard to find. When I DID find one with only 27,000 miles I grabbed it. It gets 70 miles/gallon so it will pay for itself in ~$7000 gas saving per 100,000 miles.
What car?
2006 silver insight (I have two; one that is near end-of-life and the one in storage that's near new). I want a good oil that will protect the engine while it's sitting in winter weather and hot sun.
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