Advertise on DISCO4.COM
Forum · Gallery · Wiki · Shop · Sponsors
  Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Members Map · Groups · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In  
DISCO4.COM > Technical (D3)

Oil discolouration?
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
2DISCO3ORNOT
 


Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
Location: at sea
Posts: 1209
Oil discolouration?

I was having a squint at the oil level today and its as black as the proverbial bag of soot, I haven't run a diesel for years is it correct that there is so much gunk in the sump that the new oil is blackened almost straight away Question The oil doesnt seem too thin yet is there a litmus test for oil age?
Apart from a wee drop between thumb and finger Thumbs Up  
Post #6149314th Mar 2010 11:45 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
ODP38
 


Member Since: 08 Nov 2009
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 135

United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

When you straight away, when was the oil changed last?  
Post #6149414th Mar 2010 11:59 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
2DISCO3ORNOT
 


Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
Location: at sea
Posts: 1209

Hi ODP I bought her at 18k and have only got her to 21k so I will assume the log book is correct she was changed at 15 and shes got 6k on this oil Thumbs Up  
Post #6149465th Mar 2010 12:02 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
ODP38
 


Member Since: 08 Nov 2009
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 135

United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

The oil change on your TDV6 is 15k, if it as been changed since you have nothing to worry about. Just make sure it is the correct grade! I'm no expert on this but I'm sure you will get some other advice here.  
Post #6149505th Mar 2010 12:15 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
zig
 


Member Since: 09 Sep 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 619

United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

On a diesel after an oil change, the oil will appear black after a couple of miles, as all of the old oil does not drain out. When changing oil, the engine should be warmed up prior to draining the oil.  
Post #6149535th Mar 2010 12:21 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Display posts from the last:  
Post Reply Back to top
Page 1 of 1
Jump to:  
< Previous Topic | Next Topic >


Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



DISCO4.COM Copyright © 2004-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DISCO3.CO.UK RSS Feed - All Forums
DISCO4.COM is independent and not affiliated to Land Rover.
Switch to Mobile Site