Hino winter oil change question-gctid827894

[bushwood]

1988 38/ 175 Hinos

I changed oil in the mains last November, in preparation for winter, clean oil for winter storage, etc. This summer was a bust for us in terms of boating (we moved) and the poor girl was a part time dock queen. We only put 30 hours on the boat.

My question is; with only 30 hours on the oil, do I need to change it again for the upcoming winter? I hate to see 20 qts (10 per) go.

Thoughts?

[Uncle_Bob]

Some will say the acids the oil picks up do no favours over the winter. Others will say you don't change your car oil with only 30 hours.

[Bay39]

My guess is you will want to start fresh before cruising next season anyways and 30 hours are enough to change out. To keep same schedule; I would change if its conventional oil - If Synthetic - No.

[bushwood]

My gut was tellling me to do it but admittedly I was hoping someone had a compelling argument against it.

Thank you for the replies.

[Sunbird]

I had the same issue this year- only had about 25 hours on new oil. I changed the oil , but not the filters.

[lachdave]

I have a 3888 with Hino's. I put only 30 hours also. I just changed oils and filters in preparation for a long Winter's nap. I'm a very strong supporter of oil changes, especially in the Fall before layup. Very cheap maintenance considering the alternative. Great engines.

[Jim_Gandee]

Metal parts will always appreciate fresh oil due to the acid build up in used oil especially if the engine will not be run for months and months. YMMV