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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

20-09-2017, 15:01

Replies: 64

Engine Oil Change Frequency

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Posted By DumnMad

Re: Engine Oil Change Frequency

I like the idea of an annual change in preference to hours based change.
But, with only 10% as much sulphur in todays diesel, is the corrosion factor as significant as it used to be?

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

17-09-2017, 13:47

Replies: 64

Engine Oil Change Frequency

Views: 10,680

Posted By DumnMad

Re: Engine Oil Change Frequency

As A64 says, and have a look at the manuals. Clearly written for the litigation processes that exist in some countries with some big print for marketing. Obeying the instructions like a robot is OK...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

06-07-2017, 23:25

Replies: 64

Engine Oil Change Frequency

Views: 10,680

Posted By DumnMad

Re: Engine Oil Change Frequency

Can't see anything wrong with that.
OTOH if you were motorsailing days on end with a good engine, then 400hrs would work well.
An old engine with blow-back - more frequently.

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

06-07-2017, 22:58

Replies: 64

Engine Oil Change Frequency

Views: 10,680

Posted By DumnMad

Re: Engine Oil Change Frequency

Depends on usage.
Some long haul trucks on easy runs change every 400 hours while the same truck with heavy loads & steep grades it might be 200hours.
One critical thing is to see the engine oil...

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