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

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Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...