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Jan 1, 2023 | 04:18 PM

RigCity

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Oil longevity

I have a truck with fresh synthetic oil zero miles and 2 hrs of run time over the past year. Should I change the oil? While working on more complex vehicles I have read you should always change the oil after extended down time to “prevent severe engine damage” from the manual. Not sure if that’s the manufacturer being overly cautious or not.

Jan 1, 2023 | 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RigCity

I would would run it, if it were my truck

Jan 1, 2023 | 04:49 PM

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I too would run it without concern as long as there was no contamination of some sort.

Jan 1, 2023 | 05:13 PM

RigCity

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She’s about to get fired upppppp!!! Thank You Of course now my ocd is now kicking in but what about the old fuel in the tank….I’m gonna start her up anyways it’s either gonna run or have to get pumped out.

Jan 1, 2023 | 05:15 PM

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Let it run all the way up to temp. That way any condensation gets worked out. Otherwise run it

Jan 1, 2023 | 08:06 PM

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Fired up immediately and ran for an hour. She’s midway through a mini overhaul despite only 132k miles. Overdoing it in hopes of only having to perform maintenance going forward. 2.3 is going for the 7.3 longevity!!

Jan 2, 2023 | 02:24 AM

aawlberninf350

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Yeah my take is years make zero impact on oil. All about hours and severity of service.

For long term storage you still need to run engine up to operating temp, including the trans, and run the AC and heater. Operate the front hubs if you have 4WD. Move the seat if you have power seats.