Why does my '08 Sante Fe have such dark, thick oil?

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I use synthetic, and yes I may have gone a little longer than normal between changes but this was hugely different from the clean, honey-colored replacement oil. Could something else be going on and any suggestions to help clean out my motor from the dirty oil?

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in Tampa FL

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Jan 22, 2019

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AskAlexon Jan 22, 2019

Oil is typically pretty dark after about 3,000 miles. That doesn't mean there is anything wrong with it but there are some things you can look over to make sure your oil stays clean. Make sure you replace the oil filter every time and make sure the air filter is clean. You need to check that your pcv system is working too. Use this link to find a good shop near you. https://repairpal.com/repair-shops Alex

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