Oil Color

Murray said

Most people think that after they change the oil that thereafter it should look like new oil-wrong! There are hundreds of cavities within the motor that contain oil that will never be drained out. That new oil look will last about 30 seconds in a used motor. There is a difference between looking at old oil that is very black and thick and needs changing, and freshly changed oil that is somewhat black. Learn the difference.

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Roger, that is why I post questions on here to ask and learn. Id consider myself a B level Mechanic, no formal training but I have tons of humility and no pride when it comes to learning. I try to learn and take advice and information from those who have it. I grew up with honda motors, fuel injection, and alot of VW/BMW stuff. Believe it or not this is the first and only vehicle that has had carbs on it that I have worked on and owned, with a 6 pack no less. I just dont want to damage or blow an expensive motor by not asking a simple question. So as redundant and maybe basic as my question are, its all to get better and not make a simple mistake by trying to think I know what I am doing. This forum and its members have been great which is why I continue to ask and learn.