Hi everybody. This is a great forum and has been of enormous help to me so thanks to all the posters.
I have a query about the engine oil on my MY2016 PHEV. I recently checked the oil level and was surprised to find that there is a discolouration where engine oil has been in contact with the metal of the dipstick. The metal has been transformed from bright and shiny to a matt, light grey. In case it was a deposit I tried using a plastic pan scrubber to remove the tarnish. This had no effect so I believe that the metal has been chemically altered. I have never seen this before on any of the many cars that I have owned. The car has only done 17000 miles and has been properly serviced by Mitsubishi.
Has anyone else noticed this on their PHEV and is it a problem?
Thanks,
Ian
I have a query about the engine oil on my MY2016 PHEV. I recently checked the oil level and was surprised to find that there is a discolouration where engine oil has been in contact with the metal of the dipstick. The metal has been transformed from bright and shiny to a matt, light grey. In case it was a deposit I tried using a plastic pan scrubber to remove the tarnish. This had no effect so I believe that the metal has been chemically altered. I have never seen this before on any of the many cars that I have owned. The car has only done 17000 miles and has been properly serviced by Mitsubishi.
Has anyone else noticed this on their PHEV and is it a problem?
Thanks,
Ian