I've got 84k on the odometer, change oil every 5k with Mobil 1. With 4k on this oil change the oil is dark brown.
I'm assuming this is the result of carbon build up
Is Seafoam the fix ?
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Oil Getting Dirty Early
Started by jem-c70, Nov 14 2011 04:38 PM
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Posted 14 November 2011 - 04:38 PM
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TME 3in down pipe, Supersprint cat back,16T with UPsolute chip @ 15 lbs of boost, k&n panel, Aquamist, boost guage
Eibach springs, Koni FSDs, IPD sways, QBM end links, strut brace, Euro jewel headlights with 6000k HID kit
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Posted 14 November 2011 - 06:34 PM
dirty oil does not necessarily mean bad oil. particles can be suspended in the oil, making it look dirty, but it can still retain it's lubricating qualities.
look it up in google and on "bob the oil guy".
look it up in google and on "bob the oil guy".
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Posted 15 November 2011 - 02:20 AM
5K is nothing for Mobil 1. A lot of people do 10K with very little wear. As stated above, "dark" oil does not mean bad oil. It's about time to stop judging oil based on its color.
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Posted 16 November 2011 - 12:18 AM
What color was the oil when you put it in? Do you know? How does your cam look when you look into the oil filler cap?
If the color bothered me, I would do an oil change - I would check the color of each quart that I put in - then check again each 1000 miles after the change.
Both our 850s - a NA and a Turbo - do not show much discoloration between oil changes. The turbo is a bit darker.
Some oils are quite dark - Amilie I think is a good example.
Sea Foam may clean things up, but if this is a rapid onset of a problem I doubt if it will address the issue.
If the color bothered me, I would do an oil change - I would check the color of each quart that I put in - then check again each 1000 miles after the change.
Both our 850s - a NA and a Turbo - do not show much discoloration between oil changes. The turbo is a bit darker.
Some oils are quite dark - Amilie I think is a good example.
Sea Foam may clean things up, but if this is a rapid onset of a problem I doubt if it will address the issue.
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(the first 3 are mine,heh,heh.) 485,000 Volvo miles put on 9 bricks
(the first 3 are mine,heh,heh.) 485,000 Volvo miles put on 9 bricks
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