I Want a Darker-colored Oil

[sk_pete]

Add liquli moly additive.

this or...
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=engine+oil+dye&_sop=12

 

[Kuato]

I've recently taken a greater hand in maintaining sweetie's Prius. The oil that we put in at the last change (SuperTech 5W-30 Full Synthetic) is, fine for the situation. However, at least in the Prius, it is so clear that literally cannot read the dipstick. I'd like to find a good syn, 5w-30, that has a bit more color to it. The M1 that I run in the Camry seems to be a little darker, but I'd like some suggestions on what else might work.

Schaeffer is dyed green from the factory, and by the time the green is cooked out it has turned darker.

Plus it's very good oil.

 

[Blagoje]

www.royalpurple.com

 

[kschachn]

www.royalpurple.com

How long does the purple dye persist in use?

 

[ad244]

Next week with Shel_B "I was changing the oil on the Ford Ranger I just bought. The Mobil 1 absolutely stinks and I want a better smelling oil".

 

[Dennywires]

Maybe a European formula

 

[danez_yoda]

my old mitsubishi had a black coated metal dipstick. I had trouble reading it so I took some sandpaper to it and sanded off the black coating where its supposed to read. Read much easier and never rusted.

 

[1uz_4me]

Maybe add some tomato juice? That'll taste YUMMY too. But YMMV.

Add some V8. Add A V8

 

[Shel_B]

my old mitsubishi had a black coated metal dipstick. I had trouble reading it so I took some sandpaper to it and sanded off the black coating where its supposed to read. Read much easier and never rusted.

Thanks. I was thinking about something similar, so I'm pleased to know what you did and how it worked out.

 

[Shel_B]

Next week with Shel_B "I was changing the oil on the Ford Ranger I just bought. The Mobil 1 absolutely stinks and I want a better smelling oil".

I've already looked into that. This stuff smells great!

 

[tc1446]

I've used a lot of Magnatec 5-30 and find that it is darker than Penn for ex. Not sure it would make much diff. The paper towel trick works well for me as my eyes are 87 YO, but i'm much younger than that!

 

[Shel_B]

Schaeffer is dyed green from the factory, and by the time the green is cooked out it has turned darker.

Plus it's very good oil.

Thanks for the suggestion. Is all Schaeffer dyed green?

 

[tc1446]

my old mitsubishi had a black coated metal dipstick. I had trouble reading it so I took some sandpaper to it and sanded off the black coating where its supposed to read. Read much easier and never rusted.

Good idea...my MB has a black coating and can't see squat on it. Will at least do one side and see if that helps.

 

[GR_CoB]

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/50-shades-of-gold.260502/

 

[Accent Abuser]

I've recently taken a greater hand in maintaining sweetie's Prius. The oil that we put in at the last change (SuperTech 5W-30 Full Synthetic) is, fine for the situation. However, at least in the Prius, it is so clear that literally cannot read the dipstick. I'd like to find a good syn, 5w-30, that has a bit more color to it. The M1 that I run in the Camry seems to be a little darker, but I'd like some suggestions on what else might work.

Put some Mos2 in it.

 

[addyguy]

Castrol Edge seems pretty dark out of the bottle.

 

[930.engineering]

... it is so clear that literally cannot read the dipstick. I'd like to find a good syn, 5w-30, that has a bit more color to it.....

As an owner of a Mini Cooper I share your pain. Guess that's the biggest reason for using MoS2 unless your dipstick is black.
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[Shel_B]

Castrol Edge seems pretty dark out of the bottle.

I have a 1/2 quart of Edge handy. I'll take a look at it. Thanks for jumping in.

 

[FordMan59]

I haven't used Valvoline in years but, I remember their conventional oils used to be darker than most others.

 

[Shel_B]

Put some Mos2 in it.

I don't use additives, but thanks for the suggestion.