Maintenance · Expert tip
Change oil on time — not on color
Dark oil is cleaning your engine; change by interval, not color.
The expert tip
- Dark oil is normal — it is doing its job
- Follow the manual interval (often 10,000–15,000 km)
- Short trips justify sooner changes
- Dirty oil is the #1 killer of turbos and VVT
Source: Lubricant engineers — API/ACEA
Apply tips that match your car and manual. For anything safety-critical or high-voltage, use a qualified mechanic.