Should I change my oil?

TiltedBrim · 11-09-2013, 05:45 AM

Greetings,

I work in Afghanistan and haven't been home to drive my car since June. My father may have driven in 30-40 miles at the most. Should I be concerned with changing my oil when I get home next month? Furthermore, are there any other maintenance issues that I should be concerned with after the car has set so long? Car was given an oil change last time I was home in June at the dealership.

bake · 11-09-2013, 06:30 AM

You should be good. With low mileage, you should change your oil at least once per year.

Dandle · 11-10-2013, 07:16 AM

Your oil hasnt done anything. There is absolutely no reason to change it.

TiltedBrim · 11-10-2013, 06:36 PM

Thank you...

ghueser · 11-12-2013, 09:17 AM

You should take your car for a long ride (you will probably want to anyway) and get all the fluids up to operating temperature. Probably a good idea to fill up the tank with as much new fuel as you can as well. Otherwise you should be good to go with the same oil.

TiltedBrim · 11-12-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ghueser

You should take your car for a long ride (you will probably want to anyway) and get all the fluids up to operating temperature. Probably a good idea to fill up the tank with as much new fuel as you can as well. Otherwise you should be good to go with the same oil.

Thank you G....

tularockstar · 11-12-2013, 02:51 PM

I agree with other posters, that you should either use a gasoline drying additive before filling the tank up to dry out any water that might have accumulated in the tank. Also, you may want to check the air in the tires again and reset your TPMS after you have done so. Regarding the oil change, unless you have the car parked in a dust-prone neighborhood or sitting outside all the time, you should be fine.

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bake Colonel 602 Rep 2,196 Posts Drives: 2011 F10, 2013 E93 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (9)	You should be good. With low mileage, you should change your oil at least once per year. __________________ *Bake* 2011 Alpine White on Black 535i M-Sport 2013 Space Gray on Fox Red M3 Vert
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Dandle Lieutenant 214 Rep 538 Posts Drives: G05 X5 M50i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West London iTrader: (0)	Your oil hasnt done anything. There is absolutely no reason to change it.
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ghueser Lieutenant 37 Rep 519 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	You should take your car for a long ride (you will probably want to anyway) and get all the fluids up to operating temperature. Probably a good idea to fill up the tank with as much new fuel as you can as well. Otherwise you should be good to go with the same oil.
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tularockstar Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I agree with other posters, that you should either use a gasoline drying additive before filling the tank up to dry out any water that might have accumulated in the tank. Also, you may want to check the air in the tires again and reset your TPMS after you have done so. Regarding the oil change, unless you have the car parked in a dust-prone neighborhood or sitting outside all the time, you should be fine.
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