When I used to be a 3K Mobil 1 5W30 changer, I noticed my oil still looked like honey (brand new) when I drained it out of the engine. The oil had no suspended combustion particles that were visible to the naked eye.
Why doesn't the oil turn black after a couple of days? I know you can't tell if an oil has been used up by how black it is, because its supposed to turn black with suspended combustion byproducts. The oil is doing a good job if its black, right?
Does this mean my oil is NOT saturated and still has plenty of life in it? The oil should at least have turned black if its reserves had been used up, correct?
This question pertaines to all motor oils, not just Mobil 1.
Thanks for your help!!
PS: Mobil 1 has been used for the life of the car and it has aprox. 93 K on it. (94 Honda Accord EX)
[ July 11, 2003, 03:37 AM: Message edited by: MinnesotaNole ]
Why doesn't the oil turn black after a couple of days? I know you can't tell if an oil has been used up by how black it is, because its supposed to turn black with suspended combustion byproducts. The oil is doing a good job if its black, right?
Does this mean my oil is NOT saturated and still has plenty of life in it? The oil should at least have turned black if its reserves had been used up, correct?
This question pertaines to all motor oils, not just Mobil 1.
Thanks for your help!!
PS: Mobil 1 has been used for the life of the car and it has aprox. 93 K on it. (94 Honda Accord EX)
[ July 11, 2003, 03:37 AM: Message edited by: MinnesotaNole ]