"Dave Hau" <nospam_davehau_nospam_123@nospam_netscape.net> wrote in message
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> Do I need an oil change after an engine overheat incident? My engine
> overheated over the weekend. After replacing the upper radiator hose and
> the radiator at the dealer, it's working fine now. I seem to recall that
> engine oil deteriorates at high temperature. Does that mean I should
change
> oil now even though it's been only 500 miles since my last oil change?
>
> Thanks,
> Dave
>
> Depends on how much it over heated ? if it was way over the redline it
wouldnt be a bad idea ? other than that I wouldnt worry too much about it?
Oil can take alot of temp. In the tropical climates it gets very hot too.

ed/ontario