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Old 03-04-11, 08:03 PM   #11
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well ive learnt something new lol, i always warm my engine before draining the oil i thought warm oil was thinner hence draining away better?? oh well lol
Well that is true, but you could just leave it an extra minute or 2.

It does matter if you're using straight 50w and it's cold out as it will probably flow like treacle and take all week to drain.
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Old 03-04-11, 08:08 PM   #12
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well ive learnt something new lol, i always warm my engine before draining the oil i thought warm oil was thinner hence draining away better?? oh well lol
same, I also thought it helped get any crap out too.
typical, I'd just got the knack of peeling melted latex gloves from skin aswell
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