Engine oil turns black from a combination of combustion byproducts, heat oxidation, and detergent additives suspending carbon ...

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Carbon deposits are a normal occurrence in an engine, but can build up over time, causing problems. Essentially, heat, pressure, and oxidation can transform unburned fuel into a black soot-like ...