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Oil discoloration

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Ortacoma10, Feb 3, 2024.

  1. Feb 3, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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    Mudsock

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    Same as offroadtoy. I’ve changed my oil for 40 years now and have never seen anything like that. I think I’d get an analysis done.
     
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  2. Feb 3, 2024 at 10:28 AM
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    Yeah this is first time seeing it like this I wonder if it’s because it was completely cold when I drained I normally don’t do it completely cold
     
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  3. Feb 3, 2024 at 10:43 AM
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    Not to alarm you but I’ve changed my oil cold before and have never seen it like that
     
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  4. Feb 3, 2024 at 10:52 AM
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    Never mentioned I mean I did briefly move the truck took like 2 minutes then turned off was completely cold before that
     
  5. Feb 3, 2024 at 10:54 AM
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    One can never have too many light bars.
    I would do a quick drain and fill of the radiator and see what comes out just to be safe. It just could be moisture in the oil. It can look cloudy if you mainly do short trips where the engine doesn't get hot long enough to burn up all the condensation.
     
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  6. Feb 3, 2024 at 11:12 AM
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    I've done my own oil changes since I've been driving and never seen mine drain like that even when the oil fill cap has had an excessive amount of creamy white crud under it. The creamy white crud is an indicator that the engine sees short trips and doesn't get up to operating temp enough.
     
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