first oil change opinion

[Muleman]

Besides a Y2K I have a diesel compact tractor and check the compact tractor board (jplan) regularly. Posted recently was a comment about finding shavings in the first oil change. One of the responders was an engineer for the aerospace industry who said it was common in the auto and tractor industry for motor castings to not been washed!!! and therefore sand and casting shavings to be present. It was considered an "acceptable risk" for some engines and transmissions to fail as there was always the warranty to fix the damaged goods. WOW!! Looks like another good reason to make the first oil change quickly-like 100-500 miles. (http://www.jplan.com)

 

[ghillie]

Right On brother,

that's what I've been saying all along. And that is the prevailing wisdom from nearly all the engine builders I have talked to. For many reasons other than you mentioned as well.

Cheers

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Reformed Powerjoke owner, 2000 model, 3500, SLT, Quad-cab, 5 speed, 4. 10, 4X4, straight piped.

N7PXH

NRA member

[This message has been edited by ghillie (edited 01-28-2001). ]