Last oil was Castrol Edge 5w 30 HM. Previous 2 were M1 EP HM 5 30
Mechanic says change oil
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The "Triple Action" formulation came out last year, and Mobil increased the alkylated naphthalene concentration drastically. That means that it cleans better than the old formulation. It also has a lot more anti oxidants, which also turn dark/black as temperature rises. That's why I asked.
Just protecting. Saw old t stat....i looked worn. Changed 4 years ago. Will change again in another 4.
I take extremely good care of it......and i ask questions at the bobistheoilguy forums so my ignorance doesn't ruin my car.
Mobil one EPHM comes out of the bottle pretty dark IMO... i would say thanks and keep on driving....
Sounds like the oil is loaded with contaminants too fine for the filter to trap. That can't be a good thing. Just because the particles are too small for the filter to trap, doesn't mean they won't cause wear. The oil life monitor is a gimmick used by the marketing department to sell you on it being a low maintenance car. It doesn't analyze the oil and measure the level of contaminants. It uses a program that takes into account many variables such as number of cold starts or idling time to estimate how worn out the oil is. It can't detect excessive blowby or gasoline dilution from sticking injectors. 3,000 mile OCIs were the gold standard up until 30 or 40 years ago, yet the engines are still basically the same. Only the ancillary components are updated.
It's a design thing, not lack of care. My 00 Deville was sold with almost 190k, still drove and looked great. Oil burning an leaking for probably 150k of those miles. Even dealer fixes were temporary.
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The only thing running rich is the mechanic's wallet by upselling an oil change.
Is this on the dipstick or when drained? My oil always looks golden colored on the dipstick, then when drain into drain pan it’s black
This is one of those situations where you have to do what makes you feel good. It is bothering you somewhat, or else you wouldn't have posted this thread.
You can argue this either way until the cows come home. If changing it makes you feel better, then by all means I would change it.
I just changed the oil and filters on all 3 of my vehicles earlier this week. I do this twice a year. Every Spring and Fall. I don't even attempt to drive anywhere near what the "oil life meter" says before I change it.
After I'm done, (it usually takes me about 3 hours start to finish), I feel better. Especially after looking at that 5 gallon jug of dark, dirty oil, on its way to Autozone...... That most would say is perfectly good for thousands of miles more. And it probably is........ In someone else's car, not mine.
It's super easy and cheap to do. I also look around at everything under the hood, and under the car while it's draining. Who knows what you'll find that otherwise would have gone unnoticed?
You can argue this either way until the cows come home. If changing it makes you feel better, then by all means I would change it.
I just changed the oil and filters on all 3 of my vehicles earlier this week. I do this twice a year. Every Spring and Fall. I don't even attempt to drive anywhere near what the "oil life meter" says before I change it.
After I'm done, (it usually takes me about 3 hours start to finish), I feel better. Especially after looking at that 5 gallon jug of dark, dirty oil, on its way to Autozone...... That most would say is perfectly good for thousands of miles more. And it probably is........ In someone else's car, not mine.
It's super easy and cheap to do. I also look around at everything under the hood, and under the car while it's draining. Who knows what you'll find that otherwise would have gone unnoticed?
On the dipstick and in my hands when I spill it. It's black in the pan because the pan is black and full of junk residue in the bottom.
You guys realize there is basically no profit in the oil change itself right?
Seems like an excellent reason. I mean, if when going to the bathroom you notice it's red.......well I better not go there.
Ok, when I do my next change I will use a new clean aluminum foil pan and see if there is a difference
He just changed the oil! What is wrong with you guys?!Seems like an excellent reason. I mean, if when going to the bathroom you notice it's red.......well I better not go there.
What I haven't read is how long the OP has owned and has been servicing this car.
If he has done the last three oil changes with a quality lubricant - I would put his mechanics comment on ...
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Sorry.Seems like an excellent reason. I mean, if when going to the bathroom you notice it's red.......well I better not go there.
Same thing.
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