Oil color questions
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From: Loxahatchee FL
Oil color questions
Hi all,
I am wondering why the difference between the oil dipstick oil color and the oil that comes out of the drain. I ask because I am trying to figure out if the oil is truly circulating through out the system. I have noticed that when I check the oil no matter the remaining life indication the oil is always clean looking. Change the oil and black it is.
What is an indication that the pick up is 100% open or restricted.
130000 miles with lots of new mods.
thanks
I am wondering why the difference between the oil dipstick oil color and the oil that comes out of the drain. I ask because I am trying to figure out if the oil is truly circulating through out the system. I have noticed that when I check the oil no matter the remaining life indication the oil is always clean looking. Change the oil and black it is.
What is an indication that the pick up is 100% open or restricted.
130000 miles with lots of new mods.
thanks
Racer
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 446
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From: Christiansburg VA
Something to consider is that the oil that drains looks much darker due to it being a much greater distance for light to pass through. Try getting some on the dipstick as you drain it and see if there's really a difference.
