On Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:06:08 GMT, "Dennis Pogson"
wrote:

Jill M wrote:
TMI


"Capt. JG" wrote in message
...

Besides, I have plenty of absorbant pads. The ex gives them away for
free.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

At the risk of being shot down, I would say that it's cheaper to change the
oil than send it away for testing. With my BMW only doing 3500 miles per
year due to UK gas prices, I simply change the oil every 6 months regardless
of manufacturer's recommendations. Doesn't the same apply to boats?


Dennis.


Of course it does and all the rationalizing in the world doesn't
change anything. Oil is cheap and down time and repairs are expensive.
When I was working construction jobs in the jungle we changed oil
weekly on the earth moving equipment working 24/7 and monthly on
cranes and other less used equipment. Our re-supply time was about a
month and down time was far more costly then a few gallons of oil and
a couple of filters.

Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct email address for reply)