
There have been a handful of myths regarding motor oil that plenty of car owners think about whenever they're about to change their old motor oil. One myth revolves around the fact that dark oil should always be changed.
In reality, that is not always the case; a dark color for the oil isn't always going to be the best way to determine if your oil is either dirty or in need of being replaced. In reality, there's a chance that the oil just got dark rather fast because of its additives immediately doing their job in keeping your engine clean. That being said, oil that is either grainy or gritty is undoubtedly dirty, which means that changing it is immediately required. If you're unsure of how to handle the oil change, be sure to reach out to an expert.