Unless it's using drugs! LOL
Therapist Please!
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what if we use the drugs in a responsable manner? Everything in moderation!!! (accept oil, right?)
Thanks for all of the comments guys. It's great to be around people who think like yourself! I've got to tell ya after reading the posts, I am inclined to go ahead and change it. I don't smoke, I don't drink, I don't gamble, I am married and don't have a girlfriend on the side so if changing my oil brings me pleasure, then why not?! God Bless BITOG!
I think you have made a good decision. You may want to extend OCIs in the future and, as I noted above, your trip could be the kick off for that. I am in transition from a lifer 3000 or less mile oil changer to extended changes. I have two vehicles currently at 4000 miles and 3500 on their OCIs and still going. What helps suppress the urge to do recreational oil changes is to make blotters of the oil every 500 miles to monitor the oil condition. That way you are still playing with oil. You also can change the power steering fluid or transmission fluid while you are waiting.quote:
Originally posted by Footpounds:
Thanks for all of the comments guys. It's great to be around people who think like yourself! I've got to tell ya after reading the posts, I am inclined to go ahead and change it. I don't smoke, I don't drink, I don't gamble, I am married and don't have a girlfriend on the side so if changing my oil brings me pleasure, then why not?! God Bless BITOG!
TP:What helps suppress the urge to do recreational oil changes is to make blotters of the oil every 500 miles to monitor the oil condition. That way you are still playing with oil. You also can change the power steering fluid or transmission fluid while you are waiting. Uh Oh the Blotter effect this is getting serious.
You can do them daily and hang them around the house for a nice fragrant effect. Just smelling the used oil brings a peaceful feeling as your inner being relates to many joyful past oil change experiences.quote:
Originally posted by LubeOiler:
Uh Oh the Blotter effect this is getting serious.
I have to admit that I have the disease also. It started innocently enough way back in the 70's. I was just a casual user of Penz 10w30, mostly on the weekends...I never even thought of it during the week.
I gradually worked my way up to Castrol and before I knew it I was slamming 20w-50...I'd go into work still smelling of it. At first I didn't think that anybody would notice but I'm sure they could tell...
It's still oily in my recovery but I have a sponsor and am working a strong program. I'm still subject to random UOA's just to make sure that I haven't slipped.
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the oil that I cannot change, the courage to change the oil that I can and the wisdom to tell snake oil when I see it..."
I gradually worked my way up to Castrol and before I knew it I was slamming 20w-50...I'd go into work still smelling of it. At first I didn't think that anybody would notice but I'm sure they could tell...
It's still oily in my recovery but I have a sponsor and am working a strong program. I'm still subject to random UOA's just to make sure that I haven't slipped.
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the oil that I cannot change, the courage to change the oil that I can and the wisdom to tell snake oil when I see it..."
LTCG, you are a perfect example of what can happen. A therapist wouldn't know where to begin with you. Should've been reading more Bible stories and less backs of oil cans.
Blasphemy! I demand your membership be revoked instantly!
They tell me it's partially genetic...
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You can always try "the patch". It's been effective in investigative trails. Allegedly 62% did less oil changing in a double blind test vs. pleceboes.
Gary you know this is going to start a debate on who makes the best patch,how long should it be left on, will it clash with nicotine patches,etc etc.Is that squeaky noise I hear a can of worms opening?quote:
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You can always try "the patch". It's been effective in investigative trails. Allegedly 62% did less oil changing in a double blind test vs. pleceboes.
This thread proves the point that I have a milder form of oil disease than most BITOGers. This should reassure my wife and make her feel lucky! You guys should be locked up for your own good.
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