i changed my oil yesterday and the oil is still a bit dirty. not horrible but it didn't look like as clean as it should of been. is it possible that there is still some oil in the oil cooler (don't know the exact name for it) i dont understand how i didnt get it all out? any suggestions or tips? or perhaps im just an idiot. =(

 

Do an Oil Analysis to see what's going on with your internals. Blackstone-labs.com is great to deal with and reasonable.

 

when u change the oil, u arent getting it ALL out, there is still some in the oil cooler, etc.

 

yes there is always like half a quart in the oil cooler. either way dont stress over this.

 

I get the same thing, no mechanical issues at all here.

 

alright im glad to hear that. is there any trick to get it all out or is it just something ive got to deal with basically?

 

Change it, drive around the block, change again, and your oil will be crystal clear if thats important to you and have 100 bux to blow on oil.

 

+1

 

your oil should look colored, that means it is doing its job.

 

+1

 

I do a little flush. But your always gonna have some residual

 

They make oil just for doing a flush, but I dont know how good it is for the motor. But blackstone does good work.

 

they charge 39.99 for flush at local Giffy lube... they said dirty oil will cause damage and eventually cause knocking?? should i believe this?

 

i certainly would NOT trust a jiffy lube or any other place to do an oil change.... lol

 

Did you take off your oil filler cap and dip stick before you drained your oil?? That might also be a cause of really dirty oil after an oil change.