RE: 164 oil filter change

["Karl Chen" <karlcchen@domain.elided>]

Always replaced new filter when replacing oil, especially you
already knew oil is dirty, the filter will be dirty too.
Actually after you're sure the synthetic has cleaned
the engine enough. and you plan to use synthetic for
extended period say 10,000 miles.  I would change filter
every 5000 miles.  I found the old method of changing filter
every twice of oil change silly.


I always replace all radiator hoses every four or five
years and the plastic bottle too.   It is a wise decision
you will never regret.  You will live longer and happier
not worrying about one of the hoses is going to blow any time.

Karl Chen, San Jose, CA, USA

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Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 11:05:52 -0600 (CST)
From: Karl Robrock <robrock@domain.elided>
Subject: oil change organic -> synthetic

I swapped from organic to synthetic at about 90K miles. I bought the car,
and was unaware that the previous owner was not using synthetic oil. He
was having the car regularly maintained by an alfa dealed in cincinnati. I
am very upset at the way the car was maintained. There was sealant in the
coolant system because a crack had developed in the coolant bottle. I'm
sorry, but a $19 bottle from alfabill pales in comparison to the cost of
changing the oil on an alfa. Anyway, my radiator hose blew as a result of
the sealant clogging the system (I guess), and the fluid was very
disgusing. ok, ok, ok , I digress.

I replaced the oil with synthetic about 1500 miles ago, and the oil is
filthy. I am about to change the oil, as had been recommended after
1000 miles,in previous digest postings. Does anyone know if I should
replace the filter too. I tend to think I should, but if I can save the
$8, I will.

thanks

karl


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