My recent experience with switching to synthetic oil.
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My recent experience with switching to synthetic oil.
I purchased my 1998 GLE six months ago, it had 75k one owner not abused but not maintained like I would of done. One of the first things I did was to change the oil with Mobile-1 and a good filter. After 1k miles I changed the oil filter after 2k more miles I changed the oil filter again. Today at 5k miles I changed the oil and the filter. I found the oil to be very dark. Is this because the synthetic oil has been cleaning the engine? or ??? I ask this because I here people who say they change there oil and it is the same color as when they put it in.
Thanks for your replies
HoldTight.......
P.S. this is car does not get driven hard but mostly short tirips. It is my wifes grocery getter.
Thanks for your replies
HoldTight.......
P.S. this is car does not get driven hard but mostly short tirips. It is my wifes grocery getter.
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All oil becomes dark with use...your experience could be because of the cleaning effect of the oil, combustion by-products, the fact that you live in a cold climate, short trips, and most likely a combination of the above. I wouldn't be too concerned about it...use a good filter, do an oil change every 6-months or so and you will be fine.
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