[Vwdiesel] black engine oil

[TexasTDI]

Yes it's normal.  The soot in the exhaust gasses will turn oil black almost
instantly.

Chris Thornton
1991 VW Jetta GL 2 Door 1.6D - 234k miles
2000 VW Golf GLS 1.9TDI 130hp/229ftlbs - 77k miles
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com
http://texastdi.com/6/ubb.x

----- Original Message -----
From: "Leslie Ahern" <leslieahern at hotmail.com>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 8:44 AM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] black engine oil>
>
> 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