2007-11-17 15:16:07 · 8 answers · asked by Mickey J 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Some old oil will always remain in the oil pan. When you pour the new stuff in it mixes with the old stuff and the color changes. Oil is a dark brown to start with.
Also, you said that you changed the "oil". Did you also change the oil filter? Those things can hold up-to a Qt. of oil. If you didn't change it, you washed the old oil out as soon as you started your car.
Always change your filter when you change your oil. At $3.99 to $7.99 (for a decent one) it's cheep insurance.
2007-11-17 15:26:50 · answer #1 · answered by Screamin' Eagle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it's not the old oil mixing with the new! I used to think that until I started working as a Tech for Lexus. Most of the time it's due to the fact that there is sludge build up in your motor. Could be due to not changing your oil within the amount of time or mileage. DON'T use that additive crap at the auto parts store. There is harmful chemicals that could damage the delicate surfaces in the engines bearings! Just change your oil more frequently, like every 2000 miles, and make sure you buy good oil. Mobile One is a good one or Pennzoil.
I've changed oil on a car that was past due like 5000 miles and after the oil change when I checked the dip stick it was barely visible. Very clean.
2007-11-17 15:34:23 · answer #2 · answered by Angelexus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may have had a lot of miles on the old oil and some of it will remain in the engine,it might be a real good idea to run it a few hundred miles and change it again,it should remain clean looking for a while after a fresh oil change,i have had to do a few this way before,good luck on it.
2007-11-17 15:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the answers that others have given are definitely potential cures, but the next time that you do the oil change, pull the drain plug, and be patient, leave it out for a while, until no more oil drips out. you still have a small amount of oil in the engine, but you just might be surprised at the results. aside from that, if you know when you changed your oil ( millage ), what does it mater what the oil looks like.
2007-11-17 15:49:11 · answer #4 · answered by mdk68gto, ase certified m tech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Engine should have been Flushed before the "Oil & Filter Change"! If Filter was not Replaced? New Oil is Picking up Dirt from the Old Filter.
2007-11-17 15:33:29 · answer #5 · answered by sidecar0 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the old oil stays in the block...no way around it. New mixes with old and wham. Your clean oil is contaminated, ever so slightly, and turns black. Nothing to be alarmed about.
2007-11-17 15:21:52 · answer #6 · answered by unclewill67 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you should probaly use and engine flush, the next time you change your oil. you can get the flush kit from your local auto store. And spend the money on good oil and a good oil filter.
2007-11-17 15:24:20 · answer #7 · answered by Gene's weirdl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
change the filter?
whenever you do an oil change be sure to let the motor warm up first that will help all the oil drain out.
2007-11-17 15:24:57 · answer #8 · answered by michr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋