On 6/7/05 9:10 AM, "Robert Cardo" <rrecardo@WEBTV.NET> wrote:

> << I used to just change the oil and filter once per year, since I only
> drove it about 10k per year.>>
>
> Now here'a a real disiplined, and dedicated maintaience schedule.
>
> The Van got an oil change once a year at 10k whether it needed it or
> not.
>
> I'd hate to see the insde of this engine.
>
>
With todays oils probably look just fine.  Strange thing about oils made for
todays vehicles.  They way far exceed anything that the engines of the 80s
were designed for.  Far more stabilizers for low and higher temperature
ranges.  For more additives for both stickiness and slip.  If your using a
quality oil on those engines you could easily get away with that schedule if
you arent towing or climbing too many mountains.
jimt