Green oil

[JimJ]

Did 1st oil change last night. It looks green shining a light on it as it drains, and in the drain pan. After seeing the anti freeze is pink, I'm guessing this is normal color of Dodge oil. Am I right?

 

[Rosco]

JimJ, Welcome.



When I changed the oil for the first time on my 03's & 04 I noticed that the factory fill seemed a little funky looking. I don't know if it can be attributed to assembly lube from the engine or if it's the oil itself. Just refill with a good quality oil and you will be all set.



Also, I see this is your first post so I am unsure what you know about the Cummins but FWIW I only use Fleetguard oil filters as do most others on this site. Mopar's are also a good filter. However, DO NOT USE FRAM filters. If you need some info on this topic do a search on Fram filters.



Rosco.

 

[JimJ]

Rosco,



Thanks for the post, I feel better. Been lurking on the site for a while learning. Took everyones word on the filters, picked up the 4-2-1 pack from Geno's. I understand what I read on the Rotella smell after oil change. Being a ex gasser using 15w50 sounds way thick for Minnesota winter, guess I'll find out.

 

[Rosco]

JimJ, I used the Shell Rotella in my first CTD. Personally, I did not like the foil that sealed the container ( just something to get into the filter as I prefill it), the whole "smell" issue, and to top it off I heard that Delo seemed to flow better at lower temps. So therefore I am now a Delo 15w40/Fleetguard Stratapore user.



Don't get me wrong RotellaT is a top notch oil, I just prefer the Delo. Either way you will be fine. Just don't use any synthetic's until your engine is broke in.

 

[Prairie Dog]

Even the big rig Cummins come with that green oil!

 

[bmoeller]

Originally posted by Rosco

I only use Fleetguard oil filters . Mopar's are also a good filter.

Mopar filters are Fleetgaurds. At least the oil filters are.



For me personally, I have yet to only see green hydraulic oil with the Farmland name on the jug.

 

[Ram4Sam]

It's a Ford idea!!

You guy's who never owned a Powerjoke probably don't know this If I remember right, the Powerkjoke's come with a factory fill oil additive that looks sort of a green color. They put it in to spot leaks when it first fired as a ultra violet light will then make any leaks really easy to see. Dealers will also add it to an engine when chasing an oil leak that is hard to find, then shine a UV light on the engine.



Sam

 

[jrollins]

yep, Ram4Sam is right, its green because it has leak dye in it

 

[JHardwick]

I'm not so sure about the leak dye theory.



I always used Gt-1 in my race engines and it was green until the last year or so. I always attributed it to the moly content, and being a machinist, there are some metals that are almost impossible to tap without a moly based lube ... ... ... ... ... . cept for chicken fat, lol.

 

[bemidji]

Cannot advise on the Dodge but the 02 Powerstroke I had showed a green dye in its original oil to show possible leaks--or so the Ford dealer said--also stated by a very knowledgeable Ford diesel website. Would make sense the Dodge could be the same My current Dodge dealer says the Mopar oil is a Mobil oil---any truth to that-would it then be Delvac 1300? Also what does the Cummins use as its original oil wt. and brand? Sorry about the additional questions

 

[DPKetchum]

A lot of factory fluids are dyed to be able to tell the difference in assembly and if any leakage occurs in the build process on the lot and in the factory itself if a fliud leakage from containers etc.

 

[Dean Upson]

Originally posted by bmoeller

Mopar filters are Fleetgaurds. At least the oil filters are.

My original fuel filter said Stratapore on it as well.



Dean

 

[sag2]

The 03's came from the plant with dye in the oil. I know for sure because I had a valve cover leak within the first couple thousand miles. Put the black light on it and it glowed green as can be. If not for the dye, the leak would have been very hard to pin point because of the clear coat on the engine.

 

[Dean Upson]

Originally posted by sag2

The 03's came from the plant with dye in the oil. I know for sure because I had a valve cover leak within the first couple thousand miles. Put the black light on it and it glowed green as can be. If not for the dye, the leak would have been very hard to pin point because of the clear coat on the engine.

That makes sense. Sounds like a good idea to me.



Dean