[110062]

Hi,

I have just bought a motorhome with a Ford 2.5 diesel engine. I was told that it had been serviced recently but on checking the oil I find it is nearly black, is this normal with a diesel engine or has it as I suspect not had an oil change.

Would appreciate any comments.

 

[Jezport]

It is normal

 

[CliveMott]

I would be enclined to change the oil and filter myself anyway for peace of mind.

 

[raynipper]

Hello Benbow,
Peoples idea of recently varies. If the oil is black change it as it's a cheap insurance.

I have responded to adverts that proclaim "New Engine" but when viewed it was covered in dirt. I queried this and was told "Oh yes it must have been about 20,000 miles ago.

Don't take anything as gospel.

Ray.

 

[110062]

Thank You.

Thanks folks, You are all Brill.

 

[106559]

When I worked on the rigs many years ago an old Yank mechanic said to me " oil's cheaper than iron boy ", not a bad bit of advice and it's stuck with me.