Q: I have a question that I haven’t seen you address before. I bought a 2018 Ford Taurus with a V-6 a few years ago. The dealership said the oil should be changed every 5,000 miles or 6 months. I don’t drive that much, so it was changed every 6 months. I now have a Honda CR-V EX-L 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder.
Q: My main concern is if it should be any more of an issue than just a temporary nuisance I can live with. Your expert take on this?
A: Back in the day, fuel systems, gaskets and such were made using materials that didn’t tolerate alcohol very well. That day is long gone.
Q: I live in Chicago and have a deep-cycle battery for my pop-up camper that I keep in my unheated garage between trips. I have it on a maintenance charger. Should I bring it indoors during the Chicago winter, or will the charger keep it ready (and undamaged) for next season?
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