January 21, 201214 yr I done a oil change on my sherco 290 today, only brought it last week. When I emptied it out it was very light purple in colour. At first I thought it was water getting into oil, but I was told by last owner that it has had all gaskets replaced. I looked in radiator and the water level is fine. Does anyone have any ideas why the oil is this colour, is their a brand of oil out their that is this colour and their is nothing to worry about? Cheers Justin
January 21, 201214 yr Ive seen brown, grey, red, blue, and green gearbox oil....so i dont think its out of the question for there to be a purple one !
January 21, 201214 yr Author Iv filled it With some red oil and I'm doing a trial tomorrow so I'm going to do another oil change next week and see what it looks like then.. Cheers coriolis
January 21, 201214 yr Oil comes in all different colours, as long as it clear and not a creamy it should be fine
January 21, 201214 yr by the sounds of it its like atf as the above say a couple of changes and should be fine
February 2, 201214 yr An American company called "Lubrication engieers" supply purple oils. I think some Bel Ray (also an American company)products are also purple Cheers
February 2, 201214 yr There is also a brand called Royal Purple ... which is You quessed it ! PURPLE !!!!
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