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      12-03-2022, 04:16 PM   #287
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Maybe it's from fuel additive?
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      12-03-2022, 07:33 PM   #288
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Maybe it's from fuel additive?
No fuel additives at all. Just e30. But ive read the red tint is common and fine ill do oil analysis after 3k miles
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Maybe it's from fuel additive?
No fuel additives at all. Just e30. But ive read the red tint is common and fine ill do oil analysis after 3k miles
You are good with QS. Do UOA after 3k. Get both TBN and TAN readings.
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You are good with QS. Do UOA after 3k. Get both TBN and TAN readings.
Yeah, last oil was done at bmw with their supplied oil, when I drained the oil it had a slight red tint. People been saying thats normal when the oil doesnt fully breakdown
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You are good with QS. Do UOA after 3k. Get both TBN and TAN readings.
Yeah, last oil was done at bmw with their supplied oil, when I drained the oil it had a slight red tint. People been saying thats normal when the oil doesnt fully breakdown
Color will depend on additives and combination of those. Nothing to worry.
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