Exactly four years on an oil change

[95.0mark]

So I changed my oil in May of 2010 on my then 28 year old honda big red. I put in Mobil one 4T racing oil. 1.5qts.

Today I changed it.

1.5 qts came out. Didn't look that bad. Prob only had a couple hundred miles on that oil though. But still four years is a coons age.

Now it's 32 years old and still pops off like a charm. Amazing machine actually.

Couldn't find that racing oil so I tried another wet clutch safe oil. Quicksilver brand they carry at Walmart. It's full synthetic 5w-40. I think mercury makes it? They had a full line of lubricants.

[95.0mark]

This has no pics or vids. Shoulda been in clubhouse god nabbit

[mnstang]

congrats dude.

[95.0mark]

So damn overbuilt it's truly a wonder. Looking at how much metal is on this compared to a new quad is hilarious. Those new 10k quads are plastic junk compared to this tank. Bet this wheeler is a lot tougher right now then a new quad.

[mnstang]

that's so awesome, i bet you're right.

[HAULNSS]

[Stormwalker]

Moved it for you.


I too have an old honda four wheeler, an 86 250, I just use it occasionally around the property for stuff like planting trees or carrying tools. I probably haven't changed the oil in around 4 years either. When I check it, it looks pretty much new (light golden or whatever). I don't use it much, I use my Polaris 4x4 for Gilbert abuse and such. Should I change the oil periodically anyways even though it's not dirty? If so, how often?

[95.0mark]

Yeah four years is a little much. Oil degrades over time, actually thickening. Especially in extreme temp changes I.e. Midwest.
I didn't realize it's been that long. Then I realized I've only changed it once right when I bought it lol.

[2Point3TSi]

Pffft, back in the DSM days I had a 91 Grand Prix with a 3.1L that I used for 3 years in the winter and for road trips, never change the oil once until the transmission went out. Lost 1/2 quart in 3 years and god knows how many miles. That must be the secret to keeping the lower intake manifold gaskets sealed, never change the oil or coolant

[Redlineracer12]

Haven't changed it in my 84 Honda 200 3 wheeler, nor do I plan on checking it. It will never die.

[95.0mark]

I maintain stuff pretty well just as a hobby. I'm gonna clean this beast and take some amazing pics of it.

[NOTNSS]

No pics of you shirtless riding it, no care.

[mnstang]

how well do the grips hold up?

[Fernanernie]

I'd say that was more of a reality

[95.0mark]

The grips are in awesome shape. I cleaned this thing up. So sweet brahs. Even the tires say made in japan right on them lol. Dunlops