oil sample befor warranty expires

[bankrobber]

Originally Posted by johnny_vitz

I've done oil changes on the newer BMW's/MINI's that recommend those ridiculous intervals, and the oil comes out thick and black with a metallic shine to it. It's not what I'd want coming out of my engine...
Even once you refill it and check the level the oil looks black on the dipstick.
7,500 is about as far as I would go.

Black color does not automatically mean the oil is bad. It can turn black fast but still be good oil.

[johnny_vitz]

Originally Posted by bankrobber

Black color does not automatically mean the oil is bad. It can turn black fast but still be good oil.

I agree, but metallic content in the oil is never good. It's like when you spin off a filter and it's three times it's original weight...can't be good. Everyone will change their oil when they choose to, I'd rather spend $30 to change my oil more often than spending $$$$ on an engine...that's just my take on it.