-----Original Message-----
From: Christine M
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 9:12 AM
To: info@raauto.com
Subject: 10,000 oil change...
Hi Ron,
My husband and I just purchased a 2000 Crown vic with 46,000 miles;
driven by an older couple until a year ago. The son is who we bought
the car from and he took charge of the car a year ago. There are
service records which include all oil changes on a regular schedule
until last year when the last oil change happened. Since that time,
the car traveled 10,000 miles and the oil is a year old.
Needless to say we will change the oil immediately, the level was
down about a quart and a half when checked. My question is what
damage, if any, do you think this had on the car and is there
anything else in addition to the oil and filter change we should do
relating to this lax in oil changes?
Best wishes & we love your show; we listen on WVOM the voice of Maine.
Christine
Christine,
I wouldn’t worry about the extended change going forward; if its not making any noise and runs ok other than some elevated wear issues temporarily chances are there won't be any real long term effects. The key now is to get back on the wagon so to speak and change the oil along with any other fluids the vehicle has that are due (chances are all of them!)
With the oil change throw in a blue bottle of STP oil treatment; good stuff, like vitamins and works wonders. Been using it for years...
Regards,
Ron Ananian
Radio, TV, Technician, Consultant
The Car Doctor Radio Show
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