Or if you have alot of cars you can just change the oil every other year or So, like I do. Not a good practice but what are ya gonna do?
C-ya Jonce

>Jeff,

>No need to change the oil "after" winter storage.  The reason for the change
>just before storage, is that sulfates accumulate in oil as you use the
>vehicle, and that is acidic.  If you change the oil before storage, the acid
>level of the oil is not high, and therefore would not be as prone to causing
>ill effects on the internal systems.  Just a good practice!  And in the
>spring, you are ready to rock n' roll!

>Jack R.
>84 Westy Wolfie (stored winters in Michigan)  Garage, with plastic under the
>van to reduce moisture from the concrete, also the garage is insulated and
>somewhat air tight.

>-----Original Message-----
>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>Jeff Palmer
>Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 6:00 PM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: change oil before winter storage?

>Hi folks,

>Someone suggested not too long ago that they change their oil before
>and after winter storage.  I'm due for an oil change, and will be
>storing it in about a month.  Is there cause to change the oil before
>i store it, and again in the spring?

>Thanks
>Jeff in Winnipeg
>85 Westfalia with Boston Bob 2.1

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