Oil seems dark

fitrider82 · 10-06-2012, 06:49 PM

Hey guys checked my oil today, it seems darker than normal, maybe I'm imagining things. I changed it 3000 miles ago, always use Rotella T6 & Mobil 1 filters every 6k. Car has 41,xxx on it. Any thoughts?

Mike

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fitrider82 · 10-06-2012, 06:54 PM

And I drive it conservatively, stretching her legs every now and again, let it warm up and cool down before and after boosting.

Tyranosaurus Wrx · 10-06-2012, 06:56 PM

Every 6 thousand seems like a long time to wait. I hope you check your oil regularly.

Tyranosaurus Wrx · 10-06-2012, 06:59 PM

Send it in for an analysis and you will get the best answer on how your oil is doing.

fitrider82 · 10-06-2012, 07:01 PM

I check it regularly, I've read quite a bit that 5-6k on full synthetic is fine, where can I send it in?

Tyranosaurus Wrx · 10-06-2012, 07:04 PM

Try this.. Www.Blackstone-labs.com

fitrider82 · 10-06-2012, 07:06 PM

thanks dude

Tyranosaurus Wrx · 10-06-2012, 07:12 PM

Youre welcome

Uncle Scotty · 10-07-2012, 07:32 AM

WIVES TALE ALERT....WIVES TALE ALERT

color of oil is in no way an indicator of its condition...'DARK OIL' MEANS NOTHING!!!!! unless it is well and truely burnt, and then ya got real issues

WIVES TALE ALERT....WIVES TALE ALERT

in fact, it may be doing a GREAT job of getting rid of all the garbage left by the PREVIOUS oil used

and there are many here who go 8k miles on the t6 with great UOA results

HinshawWRX · 10-07-2012, 10:08 AM

My tires are a slight shade of black LIGHTER then normal, does this mean I need to change them again?

Ernest · 10-07-2012, 02:38 PM

As said above you should do analysis and confirm your OCI is OK for your driving. Then check your oil level regularly when you have those long intervals.

gathermewool · 10-07-2012, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

WIVES TALE ALERT....WIVES TALE ALERT

color of oil is in no way an indicator of its condition...'DARK OIL' MEANS NOTHING!!!!! unless it is well and truely burnt, and then ya got real issues

WIVES TALE ALERT....WIVES TALE ALERT

in fact, it may be doing a GREAT job of getting rid of all the garbage left by the PREVIOUS oil used

and there are many here who go 8k miles on the t6 with great UOA results

+1

What sour puss said

Unabomber · 10-07-2012, 08:29 PM

1. Wrong forum.
2. You did not read the sticky threads here or in the right forum.

10-06-2012, 06:49 PM	#1
fitrider82 Scooby Newbie Member#: 300855 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: On a lake, MI Vehicle: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Aspen White	Oil seems dark Hey guys checked my oil today, it seems darker than normal, maybe I'm imagining things. I changed it 3000 miles ago, always use Rotella T6 & Mobil 1 filters every 6k. Car has 41,xxx on it. Any thoughts? Mike * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-06-2012, 06:54 PM	#2
fitrider82 Scooby Newbie Member#: 300855 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: On a lake, MI Vehicle: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Aspen White	And I drive it conservatively, stretching her legs every now and again, let it warm up and cool down before and after boosting.

10-06-2012, 06:56 PM	#3
Tyranosaurus Wrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 318521 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: PDX Vehicle: 08 WRX sedan WRB	Every 6 thousand seems like a long time to wait. I hope you check your oil regularly.

10-06-2012, 06:59 PM	#4
Tyranosaurus Wrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 318521 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: PDX Vehicle: 08 WRX sedan WRB	Send it in for an analysis and you will get the best answer on how your oil is doing.

10-06-2012, 07:01 PM	#5
fitrider82 Scooby Newbie Member#: 300855 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: On a lake, MI Vehicle: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Aspen White	I check it regularly, I've read quite a bit that 5-6k on full synthetic is fine, where can I send it in?

10-06-2012, 07:04 PM	#6
Tyranosaurus Wrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 318521 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: PDX Vehicle: 08 WRX sedan WRB	Try this.. Www.Blackstone-labs.com

10-06-2012, 07:06 PM	#7
fitrider82 Scooby Newbie Member#: 300855 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: On a lake, MI Vehicle: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Aspen White	thanks dude

10-06-2012, 07:12 PM	#8
Tyranosaurus Wrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 318521 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: PDX Vehicle: 08 WRX sedan WRB	Youre welcome

10-07-2012, 07:32 AM	#9
Uncle Scotty Scooby Guru Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK Houston we have an Uncle	WIVES TALE ALERT....WIVES TALE ALERT color of oil is in no way an indicator of its condition...'DARK OIL' MEANS NOTHING!!!!! unless it is well and truely burnt, and then ya got real issues WIVES TALE ALERT....WIVES TALE ALERT in fact, it may be doing a GREAT job of getting rid of all the garbage left by the PREVIOUS oil used and there are many here who go 8k miles on the t6 with great UOA results

10-07-2012, 10:08 AM	#10
HinshawWRX Lil' Ron Moderator Member#: 140114 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Jolly ol York of VA Vehicle: 06 18G Semi Built SGM WRX	My tires are a slight shade of black LIGHTER then normal, does this mean I need to change them again?

10-07-2012, 02:38 PM	#11
Ernest Scooby Specialist Member#: 45076 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Rockland County, NY Vehicle: 2004 Stg2 Wagon 4eat Silver	As said above you should do analysis and confirm your OCI is OK for your driving. Then check your oil level regularly when you have those long intervals.

10-07-2012, 08:29 PM	#13
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	1. Wrong forum. 2. You did not read the sticky threads here or in the right forum.