Should my new oil be dark?

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Should my new oil be dark?

When oil is supposed to be changed at a routine service on a diesel car, what colour should it be on checking the dipstick, bearing in mind it is supposed to be new oil?

Asked on 8 March 2013 by sweeneytodd63

Answered by Honest John

Even fresh oil picks up a lot of carbon from inside the engine and becomes blackened quickly.

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