Oil Change!

[limoncello]

I watch the dipstick regulary, it's one of the ways I communicate with the car. It tells me level changes and color. Whether from heat or dirt, very dark-to-black is not a good thing in my "old system" mind.
Related question for the forum: do track miles differ from regular miles? I would think they do. The rpm's are higher, but my temp gage stays not much above 180 on the track, even on a hot summer day in the south.

Too much knowledge - my instincts tell me to change the oil more often due to occassional track use - every 7,500 feels right to me. But now I need to worry about my oil being "too fresh"???

[deliriousga]

Originally Posted by limoncello

Related question for the forum: do track miles differ from regular miles? I would think they do. The rpm's are higher, but my temp gage stays not much above 180 on the track, even on a hot summer day in the south.

Tracking it should put you on the higher, more frequent maintenance schedule for everything. Even though the water temp does not go up, your rpms are heating the cylinders to higher temps (go radiator ) so the oil does break down faster under that much stress. Same with the brake fluid, more stress & heat so more frequent changing is necessary.

Two factors for maintenance. First, follow the science and not the emotion (easier said than done). Second, as with everything in life, follow the money to find out who's best interest is at heart.

Btw, let me know the next time you're tracking it. I'd love to come out and watch.