After the first oil change.

[Truth in Ruin]

So I had my first oil change today @ 1,170 miles. The guy that changed my oil said that he thought my oil looked "milky." He said he didn't know if it was from addictives when the motor was built, or not, but said if it still looks the same after a couple more oil changes, I should contact the dealer.

When he showed me the dipstick, I honestly couldn't see what he was talking about.

Should I be worried???

 

[CanadianGuy]

Should not. If worries send a sample to the oil lab for review. $30 for price of mind. The Ford "break in" oil has an interesting green hue. Could be considered milky.

 

[Truth in Ruin]

Thanks for the quick response. I'll keep the lab check in mind.

 

[miguel.in.az]

I believe the green color comes from a dye they mix in with the oil to check for leaks on the assembly line. But I'm not 100% certain on that.

 

[Bretley]

Mine was greenish also on the 1st oil change. Completely normal.

 

[me32]

Not sure milky is the right word. Im sure there was some green tint to it. Which is normal.

 

[Kazz]

Milky would imply moisture in the oil. Were it coolant, you could smell it on the dipstick.

 

[LilPartyBox]

Well you are overheating, dealer says it might be a head gasket, and your oil is milky? Sounds like a coolant leak but like you said, don't want to jump to conclusions.