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Old 12-04-2015, 06:01 AM   #9
JFP in PA
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Originally Posted by p3230 View Post
I asked my mechanic and he told me to change it in the spring when I take it out as if it's cold and you don't drive the car for a few months and it's humid condensation can get into the engine and you still will have to change the oil in spring. So why pay twice?
Simple: Because the oil in the engine is already contaminated, it will form acids while sitting and corrode your engine components. While you are out shopping for oil, also look for a mechanic that knows what he is talking about.
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