On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 04:30:46 GMT, "C. E. White"
<cewhite@mindspring.com> wrote:
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>"Scott in Florida" <askifyouwant@mindspring.net> wrote in message
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>> On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 04:10:59 GMT, "C. E. White"
>> <cewhite@mindspring.com> wrote:
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>>>While sludge often results from poor upkeep, notably not changing oil at
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>> Here is the answer....
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>> Change your oil....
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>> BINGO no sludge...[/color]
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>I actually agree with this, BUT, how come only some engines are on the
>sludge prone list. Are GM and Ford and Nissan owners better at maintaining
>their cars? Were Toyota owners that bought Toyotas before 1996 or after 2001
>more likely to change their oil regularly than people that bought Toyotas
>from 1997 to 2001? How do YOU explain that for a five year period certain
>Toyota engines seemed to have a significant sludge problem? Just how often
>do you think they should have changed their oil? Do you keep detailed oil
>change records and receipts? I write oil changes down in my log book, but
>since I change my own oil, I doubt that Toyota would consider than
>sufficient evidence. Fortunately, I've never had the need to complain about
>sludge buildup, but then it has been a long time since I owned a Toyota.
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>Ed[/color]
I'm sure some engines will sludge before others, but the cause is not
changing your oil.
I can't understand how someone can pay as much as the sludge moaners
and not take care of their machines...
--
Scott in Florida
'Let every nation know, whether it
wishes us well or ill, that we shall
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meet any hardship, support any friend,
oppose any foe to assure the survival
and the success of liberty.'
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