Oil Change Issue.

[1stToyota]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

hmmm, I say no on the long interval changes. Cold then hot can lead to condensation, which is not good when it mixes with the oil. Anyone else have an opinion based on these weather conditions?

You'll have impurities until you bring the engine up to operating temp and drive it a while to do some good. That's why I suggested the mini road trip about once a week, then I'd still change it pretty often. Every 6-9 months?...

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by 1stToyota

You'll have impurities until you bring the engine up to operating temp and drive it a while to do some good. That's why I suggested the mini road trip about once a week, then I'd still change it pretty often. Every 6-9 months?...

But wouldn't the condensation break apart the oil??? But yeah, seems logical that when in optimum temp, the water will evaporate.