Dirty oil but looks clean???

Rob1 · 02-16-2011, 01:14 AM

Sorry i know i have been asking different questions almost everyday, but here is the next one,

I checked the oil in my 89 turbo supra, and the oil was so clean i could just barely see it on the dip stick. but i had a leak, and that oil was black as night. So i changed it and the oil in the pan was very black. but on the stick still extreamly clear

How is this possible??

cre · 02-16-2011, 01:58 AM

You wouldn't happen to have a GE dipstick would you? They're a lot shorter and won't even reach into the pan.

Also, keep in mind that the darkness depends on the volume... a pan full of oil is always going to be MUCH darker than a couple drops. If the oil is simply caramel colored then it will still look pretty clear on the dipstick.

Otherwise you could have an irregular blockage preventing the dipstick and a small sample of uncirculated oil from mixing with the general pool.... pretty unlikely.

Rob1 · 02-16-2011, 03:21 AM

ya know i guess a non turbo dipstick could be the culprit and the oil im seeing on the stick could just be exess on the dip stick tube to the oil pan i guess, that would explain how hard it is to see because i can see oil on it but its like clear almost not even caramel lol

Rob1 · 02-16-2011, 04:15 AM

i thought i had a turbo dip stick in my garage, but thats a negative lol.

the dip stick in my car now is round all the wat to the tip and i think the ge dip stick is flat is it not? i cant remember from my old one.

ahruizguerra · 02-16-2011, 07:58 AM

When you drained the oil, did you see any sludge (black gel)????

Rob1 · 02-16-2011, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahruizguerra

When you drained the oil, did you see any sludge (black gel)????

Not that i could tell all just looked like oil that needed to be changed

02-16-2011, 01:14 AM	#1
Rob1 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: tennessee Posts: 137	Dirty oil but looks clean??? Sorry i know i have been asking different questions almost everyday, but here is the next one, I checked the oil in my 89 turbo supra, and the oil was so clean i could just barely see it on the dip stick. but i had a leak, and that oil was black as night. So i changed it and the oil in the pan was very black. but on the stick still extreamly clear How is this possible?? __________________ My work in progress!!! 1989 toyota supra turbo targa top 7mgte, Five speed left hand drive.

02-16-2011, 01:58 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	You wouldn't happen to have a GE dipstick would you? They're a lot shorter and won't even reach into the pan. Also, keep in mind that the darkness depends on the volume... a pan full of oil is always going to be MUCH darker than a couple drops. If the oil is simply caramel colored then it will still look pretty clear on the dipstick. Otherwise you could have an irregular blockage preventing the dipstick and a small sample of uncirculated oil from mixing with the general pool.... pretty unlikely. __________________ 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 --->

02-16-2011, 03:21 AM	#3
Rob1 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: tennessee Posts: 137	ya know i guess a non turbo dipstick could be the culprit and the oil im seeing on the stick could just be exess on the dip stick tube to the oil pan i guess, that would explain how hard it is to see because i can see oil on it but its like clear almost not even caramel lol __________________ My work in progress!!! 1989 toyota supra turbo targa top 7mgte, Five speed left hand drive.

02-16-2011, 04:15 AM	#4
Rob1 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: tennessee Posts: 137	i thought i had a turbo dip stick in my garage, but thats a negative lol. the dip stick in my car now is round all the wat to the tip and i think the ge dip stick is flat is it not? i cant remember from my old one. __________________ My work in progress!!! 1989 toyota supra turbo targa top 7mgte, Five speed left hand drive.

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ahruizguerra Stock Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san jose ca Posts: 22	When you drained the oil, did you see any sludge (black gel)????