:>On Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:08:40 +0100, "gandissy" :>wrote: :>
:>:>"Craig" wrote... :>:>>
:>:>> "gandissy" wrote... :>:>>
:>:>>> "P & H Macguire" wrote... :>:>>
:>:>>>>I have just purchased a one-year-old Focus 1.6 TDCi. I was :>:>>>>assured it had had an oil change, but on checking the :>:>>>>dipstick, I noticed that the oil was black. I have been told :>:>>>>by the dealer that this is normal with diesels; can anyone :>:>>>>comment on this? :>:>>>>
:>:>>>> Regards and thanks in advance :>:>>>>
:>:>>>> Pat Macguire :>:>>
:>:>>> I'd agree with the dealer. :>:>>
:>:>> You're probably right, but since the buyer will never know for :>:>> sure, the cost of an oil change now offers a lot of peace of :>:>> mind for a tiny incremental increase above the price just paid :>:>> for the vehicle. :>:>>
:>:>> Craig :>:>>
:>:>
:>:>Agreed. :>:>
:>:>But if the word of the dealer is not to be trusted... :>
:>Depends on whether it was the SALES department or the SERVICE :>department. :-) :>
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