Erwin Magalang Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 A few days ago, I took my car to a car shop nearby for an oil change. However, after a week of usage the oil is black. Is it normal for the oil to be dark after oil change? Do I need to visit a car shop to check-up and possible repair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate4x4 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 12 hours ago, Erwin Magalang said: A few days ago, I took my car to a car shop nearby for an oil change. However, after a week of usage the oil is black. Is it normal for the oil to be dark after oil change? Do I need to visit a car shop to check-up and possible repair? It sorta depends on what type of car you have... Oil can be very, very dark (black even) and still be effective. However, as a general rule: New, clean oil is amber in color. My diesel has black oil after an oil change....and It's very common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Magalang Posted January 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 10 hours ago, Nate4x4 said: It sorta depends on what type of car you have... Oil can be very, very dark (black even) and still be effective. However, as a general rule: New, clean oil is amber in color. My diesel has black oil after an oil change....and It's very common. Great information! Thanks for sharing your thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryangreene Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 On 1/10/2019 at 10:55 PM, Nate4x4 said: It sorta depends on what type of car you have... Oil can be very, very dark (black even) and still be effective. However, as a general rule: New, clean oil is amber in color. My diesel has black oil after an oil change....and It's very common. Perfect info.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate4x4 Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 8 hours ago, bryangreene said: Perfect info.... Welcome to the forum and thanks for joining us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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