My dealer told me when i picked the Fab up that they had serviced it which included an oil change.

Whilst checking my dipstick today I noticed the oil was pitch black..

Is this normal for newly changed oil in a diesel engine or have they told me porkies?

Cheers

yes it only takes a few minuets to turn black

if you remove the dipstick and rub it betwene your finger and thumb you will get a feel for fresh oil (imposible to describe) and bad oil

also bad or overheated oil has an unusual smell

hth

Ah well thats better

The oil felt very... well oiley not gritty.

I will stop worrying now

yes its totally normal for diesel engines.

i think its a reason for detergent addetives in oil.

I think its just the ammount of carbon in the diesel engine.

Mine is normally like this after the drive home from the service.

I had my vrs in for its 40k service the other day and wondered if anyone knew what brand/grade oil skoda dealers use as Id like to buy some as a top up

I have the item code of the oil used if that would be any help ??

sorry to hijack the topic