Sorry about the time delay Crazy, but kinda been up to my butt in alligators. No, the engine isn't "blue" but your basic black, also VIN#1FDAE55F53HA62897..(so there it is for all the world to see...and to admire my lemon) By the way...what is "oasis"?. Too bad I didn't have this truck the other day, I just got back from a run just outside Durham (took my little Contour..1 pc/152 lbs, and although uncomfortable on a long run, 35MPG is better than 9)