Did they change my oil?

Originally Posted by elmz

I just got back from a local Nissan dealer for an oil change. And for good measure, I always check the dip stick to make sure they put enough. But the first thing I noticed was how DARK the oil WAS. It looked just like it did before the oil change. So my question is, is Nissan Ester oil suppose to be dark?

I just realized I posted this in the wrong section...please feel free to move.

Originally Posted by elmz

Thanks for the pic AK that helps alot. My oil is much darker than that, here is a pic I took from an iphone.

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Looks like your oil was changed, buddy. I think they may have left some residual old oil that has it a tad darker than truly fresh oil. No need to keep worrying. That stuff looks fine.

Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

Dude.....that last picture of your oil, I can see through that oil. That is NOT dark by any means. Dark means black and opague. That's red and semi-transparent. That looks like your oil was changed but they may have left the old oil filter on.