Mahatma Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hi I wondered seeing my old oil which I had to put partially back in due to a misshap putting on the oilfilter incorrectly just before putting it away for the winter being very dirty,if I should do a double oilchange.Is it worth doing it,or is it just anal?Planned on buying the cheap motorcycle oil and run it through,then change oil and filter afterwards (Ofcourse putting in the filter correctly this time around).Would it be recommendable to run it on the road for a few minutes,or are just idling for a few minutes enough? Maybe it's a waste of money,but think I'm gonna do it for peace of mind.The run-through oil is pretty cheap and will be no skin off my teeth.Any arguments against doing it besides pecuniary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick448 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Well i'm sure it won't harm anything, but it may be being a bit on the anal side. Personally I wouldn't bother but if you don't mind splashing the cash it isn't going to hurt anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahatma Posted December 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Ah,the sensible reply.Thanks for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilchicken0 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 If you're worried just change the oil at shorter intervals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahatma Posted December 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 If you're worried just change the oil at shorter intervals Not really worried,but was just throwing out the idea here.It may sound stupid,but you know the saying:If it's stupid and it works,it's not stupid. Thanks for input though Edit:Love your signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilchicken0 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Can't remember what it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahatma Posted December 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Can't remember what it is The horror....the horror.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanerno1 Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Just out of interest why would you use two different oils? I can see your point about running some oil through to flush the sump kinda thang, but in reality I doubt you pull anything worth while out, if your not confident in using said cheap oil all the time then why use it atall?,, if it's no good at its job then simply starting the engine with it would be detrimental to the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahatma Posted December 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 My reasoning would be that the sludge which doesn't completely drain out when emptying the oil (there always is however minute) will be mixed in,and removed by the cheap oil.Reason for using cheap oil is excactly that:It's cheap.Still apo certified so will be good to run. Maybe you're right that it won't pulling anything worthwhile out and would just be a waste of time and money.But think the idea is fixed in my anal-retentive mind now,so will do it anyway I think.Like I said,confident of using the oil,just wanted to hear some opinions on the subject. Thanks for reply though.Always good to hear different views on a subject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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