oil sample befor warranty expires - Toyota Yaris Forums

09-13-2010, 11:20 PM

bankrobber

Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback

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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.

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