clear oil on dipstick

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clear oil on dipstick

Post by markrdje » Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:03 am

When I check the oil on the dip stick, it is clear, but I just drained it, it is pretty black, so why is the oil on the dip stick clear(clean)?
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Re: clear oil on dipstick

Post by rjbeamer » Sun Apr 16, 2017 2:28 pm

Maybe you drained something other that the Engine!

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Re: clear oil on dipstick

Post by markrdje » Sun Apr 16, 2017 3:49 pm

Well, the plug I pulled is below the big pulley at rear of mule, it sure looked like it was to an oil pan, the bolt head on the plug was
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Re: clear oil on dipstick

Post by muleman7 » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:13 pm

Yes that was the oil pan plug.

If the engine has sat for a long time then the oil could be clearer than normal on the dipstick. The contaminates in the oil could settle during long periods of non use making the oil look darker upon draining than draining after running.

If your fuel pump diaphragm is cracked it will allow fuel to enter the oil pan and could cause the oil to look clear on the dipstick. This situation is seen by high oil levels on the dipstick.

Run the engine and get it warm about 10-15 minutes. Change filter and oil. Keep a watch on it.

Oil and Fuel additives:

Some on G503 use MMO introduced 1923
http://www.marvelmysteryoil.com/index.php/site/mmo/

I use Rislone introduced 1921
https://rislone.com/

Others use Lucas Products founded 1989
https://lucasoil.com/products/fuel-trea ... -treatment

Others use Sea Foam introduced 1930s Trademarked 1942
https://seafoamsales.com/
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