change engine oil base on oil's colour?

Rock Lee

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hey guys,

just want your opinion on this. I saw this quote online

Another indicator that the oil needs to be changed is by looking at the color of the oil. Use the dipstick to find out both the level and color of your engine oil. The color should be transparent and light amber. Older oil is darker in color. If your engine oil is black, it should be replaced immediately to avoid damage to the engine
My X's oil is very black now, but I just got it change recently, it's not even pass 500km yet, but its been 1 month ++

what do u guys think? or it is common for most X to be like this.
 

xtremeleo

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it is reaaaally black, or have deposits in them dat makes it LOOK blacken? does it feel thick? high viscosity? honey like viscosity? what oil are u using sir?

prolonged use of oil does turn it thick and black, which i dont think is ur case here. please clarify, thank you sir
 

Rock Lee

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Hi there,

im using eneos mineral oil.
It is really black, no deposits, just black in colour.
NOT honey like viscosity, like normal engine oil.

btw.. it smelt like its mixed with burnt petrol. kinda heavy summore. haha

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Hi there,

im using eneos mineral oil.
It is really black, no deposits, just black in colour.
NOT honey like viscosity, like normal engine oil.

btw.. it smelt like its mixed with burnt petrol. kinda heavy summore. haha
 

ehdrian

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it is reaaaally black, or have deposits in them dat makes it LOOK blacken? does it feel thick? high viscosity? honey like viscosity? what oil are u using sir?

prolonged use of oil does turn it thick and black, which i dont think is ur case here. please clarify, thank you sir

Bro, mine also turn black after less than 1km of using it..using Mobil1 5w-50(fully sync)..no deposits and of cos the oil doesn't feel like honey(viscosity)..
 

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