Dirty oil but looks clean???

cre · 02-17-2011, 02:19 AM

Don't change you oil based on looks.... just because it's dark doesn't mean it's bad. You can actually cause problems with some oil formulations by changing too frequently... and you may just be wasting money you could otherwise be saving for upgrades.

Getting your oil tested will let you know just how little you really do know bout oil and also what the lab finds in it will let you know (with scary accuracy) just what is about to fail in the engine.

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02-17-2011, 02:19 AM	#7
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Don't change you oil based on looks.... just because it's dark doesn't mean it's bad. You can actually cause problems with some oil formulations by changing too frequently... and you may just be wasting money you could otherwise be saving for upgrades. Getting your oil tested will let you know just how little you really do know bout oil and also what the lab finds in it will let you know (with scary accuracy) just what is about to fail in the engine. http://www.blackstone-labs.com/ __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->