[Vwdiesel] black engine oil

[Nate Wall]

This is totally normal. One day I removed the oil pan (after thuroughly draining
on level ground). To my amazement, between half and a full quart remained since
the drain plug is a few MMs above the bottom of the pan. Now I either drain
facing uphill in my drive (a decent hill), or use the floor jack to lift the
front to get most of the rest of the old oil out.

--Nate

Leslie Ahern wrote:

> Being new to diesels... I am wondering if the engine oil is always so black.
>   I change it and it's a nice clear light brown color but it seems to turn
> blacker fast.  Is this normal???
>
> Leslie
>
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