Dodge Diesel oil changed - color of new oil
Here's my question. Just get an oil change. I double checked and no oil leaks noticed But also noticed the color of the oil! Why - I ask myself would it be dark (not black) already; i.e. only severa...
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sch911 wrote:srt20 wrote:
The oil turns black from all the soot introduced into the oil from the 3rd injection event which is a in cylinder egr. Happens to all CTD with the 3 injection events. I don't recall offhand which years all had this but I know for a fact 2005 is one because that's what I have. Oil turns black immediately.
All Diesels turn the oil black quickly not just Ram/Cummins....
Yes, much faster than a gasser, but some diesels blacken up faster than others. The 05 CTD is one. My 2nd gen took much much longer. My buds 12 duramax stays relatively clean for a diesel.
