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Discussion in '308/328' started by furmano, May 24, 2007.

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  1. furmano

    furmano Three Time F1 World Champ

    Jul 22, 2004
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    Colorado
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    #1 furmano, May 24, 2007
    On my 328 I checked the oil after a run and it looked good. It was a nice amber color. But there was fine black residue. I am not used to this on my modern Japanese vehicles.

    What is this? What does it mean?

    Also, on a related note, I checked the oil right after the drive. The oil read below low. I got very scared. After reading through the FChat archives for an hour or so I checked the oil again (engine was warm) and it read right in the center. I forgot about the "wait 15 minutes" part of the procedure.

    Thanks,

    -F
     
  2. SonomaRik

    SonomaRik F1 Veteran

    Dec 15, 2006
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    #2 SonomaRik, May 24, 2007
    oil level sounds fine. Color: when was last time you changed oil and
    'residue': where?
     
  3. furmano

    furmano Three Time F1 World Champ

    Jul 22, 2004
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    #3 furmano, May 24, 2007
    Regarding when the oil was changed, I need to check the records but I believe it was changed before I received the car which was ~200 miles and ~3 months ago. I know, I should know this. Please don't beat me.

    The residue, not really the right term, more like fine black "dust", is on the dip stick, then wiped off on the paper towel I use to wipe the stick.

    -F
     
  4. SonomaRik

    SonomaRik F1 Veteran

    Dec 15, 2006
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    #4 SonomaRik, May 24, 2007
    still doesn't state date is was done. I always replace all fluids on car when I buy as a starting benchmark. that way I start my own date of changes, know what's in there, who did it, and feel much more secure. IMO
     
  5. EastSide328

    EastSide328 Karting

    Jan 18, 2007
    120
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    Jeff
    #5 EastSide328, May 24, 2007
    Sounds like carbon... A new oil filter/change can't hurt.

    from google....

    http://www.autobrakeservice.com.au/engine.php

    probably no big deal. Time for a new oil change/filter...


    <snip>

    Oil in your cars engine has two purposes.

    One is to lubricate all components in your car's engine to stop metal-to-metal contact, which causes rapid bearing wear or failure.

    The other is to flush away all carbon that is produced in the combustion process that may get past the piston rings and capture them in the oil filter.

    </snip>
     

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