1995 Buick Riviera Dirty Oil 1,000 Miles After Oil Change

1995 BUICK RIVIERA
77,500 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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COSBOR01
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The oil in my car looks dirty after just 1,000 miles after an oil change. This has happened the last two oil changes.

What are the causes and should I get it looked at?
Aug 6, 2009 at 6:45 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The oil may look dirty because of the carbon build up in the engine, although it looks bad, its normally fine and you wont have a problem, you can try using a flushing agent next oil change as this will help clean out some of the muck, but as engine wear this carbon will build up as a natural part of the life of the engine.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 6, 2009 at 8:23 AM