True, but breaking by not being able to speed up is less catastrophic than breaking by not being able to slow down, or not being able to turn.

Probably the most likely failure mode from old oil would be seizing up when the engine’s cold, so it just won’t start next time.

But you do you, I’m just saying they’re designed with oil changes in mind, and if you do that one basic bit of maintenance it’ll save you money in the long run…