David, I knew you would have your reasons. And I am sure you should get
200,000 easy.
Cal
----- Original Message -----
From: <DRD892@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2001 5:29 PM
Subject: Re: DML: oil filter, Attn: Cal
> Cal,
>
> Actually, I have several reasons.
> First, I plan on putting at least 200,000 miles on this truck. Then I
will
> give it to my Grandson.
> Second, frequent oil changes is the cheapest insurance to provide a
> long running, trouble free engine.
> Third, I have access to a service center every Sunday morning for 4 hour
> to do anything I want.
> Fourth, I just like a clean engine, inside and out.
>
> Don't get me wrong, I am not recommending that everybody change oil as
> often as I do. It's just a "thing" with me. Doesn't cost me much.
> Actually, I don't change it by mileage. I change it to the number of
> cold starts. When the oil begins to change color I change it. It works
out
> to about 1,600 to 1,800 miles depending on the weather.
> The engine should give me a whole lot of trouble free miles. I tend to go
> overboard with other engine maintenance items also.
> I'm a great believer in Preventative Maintenance. Fix it before it's
broke.
>
> David R.
> Sterling Heights
> Michigan
> drd892@aol.com
>
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