The engine below suffered a major break down after 90000 and with 6000-mile oil changes. The lubrication to the upper end was restricted by the sludge buildup.
The problem with the test supporting extended oil changes are, they are run on vehicles that get a lot of use. Taxi cabs, police fleets and test vehicles. These vehicles often see 50,000 miles a year and are being run with the engines at full operating temperature. This is ideal conditions for engine oil. The high temperatures quickly boil contaminants that are extracted by the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system.
This is not the case with the average passenger vehicle. Most vehicles operate five to ten-miles at a time. They rarely reach and hold operating temperature for long periods. In such a vehicle contaminants collect in the oil. This produces sludge, acids and depletes additives designed to keep seals pliable. The effect may be drastically increased repair cost.
本文最後由 phos 於 2018-6-21 11:43 編輯
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