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Old 03-19-2010, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Renntag View Post
After each oil change, the oil is immediately black again.
The system is functioning as designed.

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What can be done to have cleaner appearing oil? Or should I just give up now?
Yes.

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I have thought about using the "10 minute Engine flush" off the shelf and then running a short period with ATF.

Thoughts?
Bad idea. No-very bad idea. Just change your oil and filter every 3-4k miles with a diesel-rated oil of the correct weight for your climate and meeting your personal sythetic/dino preference and you will be fine.
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