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Re: [OM] IMG: From a Trip to My Independent Volvo Mechanic

Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: From a Trip to My Independent Volvo Mechanic
From: Chris Barker <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 22:35:17 +0000
Jim

Thanks for that.  But doesn't the oil remain separated from the water?  I know 
that BMW's extended service intervals are not universally trusted, though.  And 
I carried out a precautionary intermediate oil change on my car at 8,000 miles, 
reckoning that a young engine would be most likely to need a bit of extra TLC 
to assist in its longevity.

I was watching some of our little Grob aircraft being refuelled today, in the 
pouring rain.  I asked an engineer if water ingress wasn't a problem and his 
reply was to the effect that it was minimal and that the water remained 
separated anyway.  However, they do check for water content in the fuel every 
day.

I know that that's a different problem, but it made me think of it.

Chris
On 8 Nov 13, at 19:12, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> Recently, I have spread 3000 to 4000 miles per year over three vehicles, 
> and felt that service once a year was a good compromise.  I hope to 
> downsize to two vehicles soon.  Regardless of mileage, oil picks up 
> condensation over time, leading to a gradual reduction of lubrication 
> efficiency and an increase in acidity.

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