Sujit,
Get that Stag out on the road and let run, really. Not good to just make
short trips where you never get the car, any car, up to full operating temps
for an extended period. Dampness collects via condensation in both the
block and the exhaust system that can cause premature failures. Getting
everything good an hot for a while, even 20-30 minutes at full operating
temp can help to keep this burned off.
Oil breaks down via contamination that comes from use, I have always felt
that if I run the car up the road, maybe to a cafi 30 miles away for coffee
or a sandwich I am doing it justice. I change my newer Detroitmobiles on
the 5k, but the LBC gets it every 3k, even if it takes two years to get
there. I know there will be those on the list that will say annually,
regardless of mileage, but I have not signed up for the logic that dictates
it.
Meanwhile, go for a nice long drive this weekend and at least once a month.
The opinions expressed are my own,
Bill
Bill Beecher
'58 TR3A TS30766L "Tarbaby"
www.triumphowners.com/1566
'68 Land Rover Series IIa 88" "The Beast"
"Hello, my name is Bill and I own an old British car. Now...What are the
next 11 steps?"
-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Sujit Roy
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 3:13 PM
To: Triumphs
Subject: [TR] who often should I change oil in a a less frequently used LBC
Last check. Last oil change was 3 years ago, but only driven about 800
miles. Each trip very short runs.
Sujit
'71 Stag
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Sujit Roy, Realtor
Keller Williams Realty, Cupertino, CA
(408) 839-8359
roysrealty.com
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