Blackened Oil

[94greenbandit]

So I changed my oil less than 3000 miles ago. I have a rear intake leak so I had to add oil about a month ago(3 QTs). Can anybody explain to me why my oil is turning black with so few miles between oil changes.

[DurtyKurty]

How many miles are on the car?

[juicedimpss]

So I changed my oil less than 3000 miles ago. I have a rear intake leak so I had to add oil about a month ago(3 QTs). Can anybody explain to me why my oil is turning black with so few miles between oil changes.

uh..............you were running the motor with about 1 qt in it....

you MIGHT consider checking it a little more often if its leaking that bad.
:thumbsup

[94greenbandit]

It has about 160k+

I need to get the leak fixed, just need to find the time and some help since I have never done it

[LIL EVO]

Blowby? Combustion gasses are getting into the crankcase, turning the oil black

[Mr. Brett]

Trying to Briones that shit?

[94greenbandit]

Trying to Briones that shit?

Huh:confused:confused

[DR.FORD]

I'd fix the oil leak-with rings and bearings to start:rolf

[Car Guy]

Just drive it until it explodes......:)

[Mr. Brett]

Trying to Briones that shit?

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[theavenger333]

So I changed my oil less than 3000 miles ago. I have a rear intake leak so I had to add oil about a month ago(3 QTs). Can anybody explain to me why my oil is turning black with so few miles between oil changes.

nobody else is laughing at this? motor has 160k on it. it's NOT NEW. it's dirty inside, turns the oil black fast

[wrath]

Did it turn black because it's dirty or because it's overheated?

160k of crappy oil can cause all sorts of buildup in the valve covers.

[juicedimpss]

nobody else is laughing at this? motor has 160k on it. it's NOT NEW. it's dirty inside, turns the oil black fast

a properly maintained engine,even with high mileage on it, is clean on the inside.I would suspect the oil in his is black from overheating it,or from blowby. The oil tries to cool the bottoms of the pistons and the valve springs,and 1 quart just isnt enough to dissipate all that heat....the oil broke down.it may stay a little cleaner with 4-5 qts in the pan as it were designed to have.

[94greenbandit]

What do you suggest I do to get her cleaned out then

[juicedimpss]

What do you suggest I do to get her cleaned out then

truthfully,just a few oil changes. that oil system cleaner shit can cause more problems than it will ever "fix"

[1997 Trans-Am]

Is your oil pressure still good? im surprised with only 1-2qts in the engine that your pressure didn't drop if you made a turn or stopped hard.

like others said, probably a real dirty engine inside. if you want help with that intake just give me a shout :)

[94greenbandit]

Unfortunately my schedule doesn't afford me much free time so it will be a last minute decision when I do it.

Ron are you suggesting that I just do a few more oil changes more frequently

[juicedimpss]

yes,a few oil changes should clean it up

[94greenbandit]

Thanks Ron