2002 with 200,000 km - black oil every oil change

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Old 06-08-2011, 03:57 AM
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2002 with 200,000 km - black oil every oil change

I use full synthetic Mobile 1 and change the oil every 5K kilometers but my oil is so black my mechanic is always having to recommend an oil flush.

Is there a better oil that I should be using ?
Old 06-08-2011, 09:17 AM
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Have you had the oil tested? I don't think color is a valid indication of problems.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/
Old 06-14-2011, 08:06 PM
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I agree.

If your not loosing oil or have poor fuel economy I wouldnt worry about it much.

It is a sign its getting contaminated somewhere. probably the pcv system. I personally dont think a flush will do anything for you. (could be wrong though)
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