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JBill · 07-27-2022, 10:57 AM

I haven't driven my A more than a couple hundred miles in the last ten years, I'm ashamed to say, but I'm thinking I should maybe change the oil anyway. I know it wouldn't hurt, but is it really necessary? I'm using 10/30 HD oil and it looks fresh and new on the dipstick even after running. And I have an oil filter. I suppose the same question goes for the anti-freeze. Advice?

arnhemmer · 07-27-2022, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JBill

I haven't driven my A more than a couple hundred miles in the last ten years, I'm ashamed to say, but I'm thinking I should maybe change the oil anyway. I know it wouldn't hurt, but is it really necessary? I'm using 10/30 HD oil and it looks fresh and new on the dipstick even after running. And I have an oil filter. I suppose the same question goes for the anti-freeze. Advice?

After 10 yrs I would change that oil and after that change once a year with that type of driving. The oil might not be dirty but I would me concerned about condensation.

jb-ob · 07-27-2022, 12:24 PM

JB,

Change out that anti-freeze like immediately !

While the anti-freeze chemistry will last longer, after five years you have lost the most important parts, the anti-corrosion & anti rust features. Most radiators are destroyed by being pugged solid from preventable corrosion.

Fresh oil & antifreeze are cheap.

jb

JBill · 07-27-2022, 01:11 PM

I should have mentioned that it's always been in a heated garage, but the points are taken. I will change oil, flush the radiator, and refill. Thanks all,

Dino's A · 07-29-2022, 09:07 AM

Grease all alemite (zerk) fittings as well. I could go on but
don't want to put you to sleep.

katy · 07-29-2022, 10:35 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JBill

I haven't driven my A more than a couple hundred miles in the last ten years, I'm ashamed to say, but I'm thinking I should maybe change the oil anyway. I know it wouldn't hurt, but is it really necessary? I'm using 10/30 HD oil and it looks fresh and new on the dipstick even after running. And I have an oil filter. I suppose the same question goes for the anti-freeze. Advice?

Any time you run it, run it for at least 20 minutes so that it gets thoroughly warmed up and gets rid of any condensation. Short runs of only a few minutes is the engines worst enemy.

07-27-2022, 10:57 AM	#1
JBill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 702	Oil change? I haven't driven my A more than a couple hundred miles in the last ten years, I'm ashamed to say, but I'm thinking I should maybe change the oil anyway. I know it wouldn't hurt, but is it really necessary? I'm using 10/30 HD oil and it looks fresh and new on the dipstick even after running. And I have an oil filter. I suppose the same question goes for the anti-freeze. Advice?

07-27-2022, 12:24 PM	#3
jb-ob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 640	Re: Oil change? JB, Change out that anti-freeze like immediately ! While the anti-freeze chemistry will last longer, after five years you have lost the most important parts, the anti-corrosion & anti rust features. Most radiators are destroyed by being pugged solid from preventable corrosion. Fresh oil & antifreeze are cheap. jb

07-27-2022, 01:11 PM	#4
JBill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 702	Re: Oil change? I should have mentioned that it's always been in a heated garage, but the points are taken. I will change oil, flush the radiator, and refill. Thanks all,

07-29-2022, 09:07 AM	#5
Dino's A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Arcadia, Ca. Posts: 251	Re: Oil change? Grease all alemite (zerk) fittings as well. I could go on but don't want to put you to sleep.