RED and BURNED? Are you sure you didn't drain the TRANSMISSION? Burned oil is usually BLACK and like tar. I have never seen red oil in my life unless it is some sort of synthetic I don't know about. Besides, I change my oil every 2000 miles. My Dad who was a pro race driver back in the day taught me a thing or two about engines and one of the ones he drilled into me was to change the oil BEFORE it turns brown while it is still clear. Brown or black oil is the result of the oils breakdown of lubrication, the black stuff is carbon and is now more like a fine sandpaper chewing on your engine. Changing the oil while it is still somewhat clear is the trick to a long lasting engine. His little S10 has 385K miles on it. He should know. - Videobob >From: "Dani B" <5n-@xxxxxxx> >Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: [DML] Burned engine oil >Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 00:43:58 -0000 > >I just changed my oil today after about 3500 miles since my last >change. The oil came out reddish and smelled burned. Is this just To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/