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Originally Posted by cadillackid
my 444E oil isnt jet black right after I change it. and I dont drain my HPOP.. I suspect it was quite neglected befoire you got it? or maybe you changed the oil when it was dead cold so a lot sticks to the sides of the pan? mine takes alnost gallons.. maybe a quart and a half less and I dont drain the HPOP..
I drive it before I change the oil.. let it sit about 30 minutes then start the process. . and I let the oil plug out while im changing the filter and usually leave it out for 10-15 minutes so the oil drizzles out..
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This is my first time servicing a diesel, so I guess my expectations were based on all the car oil changes I've done.
I did drive it and warm it up before I change the oil, so I'm not sure what to say about that. I also do not know when the last time the oil was changed, but it was owned by a private school and so maybe they didn't maintain his well as a should have.
I'm going to take a sample and send it off to get tested.
Thanks for the feedback.