6.0L oil looks green?

[blue06crew]

So I notice that my oil looks to have a greenish tint to it. I am about so for oil change but I have seen it this color before. Coolant level fine and oil smells fine....is it just dirty or what? I should prolly send in for oil analysis. Let me know what your thoughts are.

[fordmasterdieseltech]

you didnt by chance put asny oil dye in it to locate a leak or anything?

[blue06crew]

nope i never have...i have noticed it this color before when ready to change oil...its like real dark dreen...its wierd....this got me scared

[VeeDubTDI]

I've seen oil that looks like that, too... some brands vary in color. What kind of oil is it?

[blue06crew]

Rotella 15w40....thinkin bout switchin to Motorcraft

[BigRobRN]

Mine looked the same way before I switched to Motorcraft to save a few bucks. I was like, what the heck? It must be a Rotella thing.

[blue06crew]

Anyone ever send out there oil for analysis?...is so where do I order a kit and how
long does it take for results?

[VeeDubTDI]

Blackstone labs is a good place to get an oil analysis. The VW guys really like them.

[fordmasterdieseltech]

some oil brands are tinted differant than others. I highly recommend switching to motorcraft 10w30 cj-4 rated diesel motor oil. your in pittsburg so you will notice a huge differance in cold starts and overall performance. we run this oil in every diesel oil change we do at my dealer, summer or winter. and it is fairly priced. a dealer or any place that sells motorcraft should stock it or be able to order it for you.

[blue06crew]

I was gonna do 15w40.....Is 10w30 that much better?...and I never see that weight at walmart so I guess I will have to try advanced auto or napa.