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Originally Posted by bluesubie
As long as that dealer used an API SN/SM ILSAC GF-5/GF-4 certified oil, then it's fine. Different oils can have different colors from different additive packages.
-Dennis
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Originally Posted by GotMunchies?
Addressing only this from your post - oil color is not indicative of how "worn" or "dirty" the oil is. Oil holds particulates in suspension and this changes the color - it means the oil is functioning as intended.
Talk to someone running a diesel (like me) and they'll tell you that their oil is darker than a black steer's ass on a moonless prairie night after 500 miles. But its still good for 10,000 miles.
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Originally Posted by regal
I agree ZDDP is old school and cheap. Problem with the new additives is you have to take the companies word for it, for all we know these new super molecules could be modified paraffin. Not saying they are we consumers are in the dark.
A bought the mobile 1 0w30 racing oil for $15 shipped off amazon, good for 2 oil changes to give redline additive levels. At $7.5 per oil change I can afford the insurance/piece of mind.
I may switch to the 0w30 catterham blend plus the racing oil additive. Need to get my oil pressure gauge installed when it warms up.
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Thank you all for your knowledge and input. Puts my mind at ease a bit then about the color.
Would it be safe to use 0w30? I do see others running it.I only drive it sparingly but when I do its 35 miles one way to the office cruising at about 85mph then stop go in lovely ATL traffic.... when I'm back around home though I do have a very heavy foot I would feel better running a thicker oil just leery to go against the manufactures specs...
I'm still new to this forum thing if I knew how to thank you each I would... sorry
