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How much does a Engine oil is black and gritty Inspection cost?

On average, the cost for a Mazda MX-5 Miata Engine oil is black and gritty Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2015 Mazda MX-5 MiataL4-2.0LService typeEngine oil is black and gritty InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$124.99 - $132.49
2020 Mazda MX-5 MiataL4-2.0LService typeEngine oil is black and gritty InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2009 Mazda MX-5 MiataL4-2.0LService typeEngine oil is black and gritty InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2017 Mazda MX-5 MiataL4-2.0LService typeEngine oil is black and gritty InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$104.99 - $112.48
2007 Mazda MX-5 MiataL4-2.0LService typeEngine oil is black and gritty InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
2006 Mazda MX-5 MiataL4-2.0LService typeEngine oil is black and gritty InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2019 Mazda MX-5 MiataL4-2.0LService typeEngine oil is black and gritty InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
2011 Mazda MX-5 MiataL4-2.0LService typeEngine oil is black and gritty InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$110.24 - $117.94
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Car engines need oil to operate smoothly and efficiently. Engine oil helps lubricate the dozens of moving and interacting parts, helps prevent rust and corrosion as well as aiding in removing the heat that an engine generates. Modern oil also helps keep an engine clean by removing sludge and build-up. An engine without oil simply will not function.

Brand new engine oil is a lovely amber color but over time it will turn black and in some cases will get gritty. Fortunately, this is usually not a problem, it is simply a result of the oil doing the job it was designed to do.

How this system works:

The primary function of engine oil is to lubricate the various moving parts of an engine. The constant contact between these moving parts generates both heat and wear and tear. Engine oil keeps friction to a minimum and dissipates the heat.

Engine oil is stored in the oil pan. The pan holds between 4 and 6 quarts of oil. When an engine is started, an oil pump sucks the oil from the pan through the pickup tube. The oil then travels to the oil filter, which removes any dirt and debris that has accumulated in it and then sends the oil into the engine via spurt holes. The oil moves through the engine and eventually makes it way back to the oil pan where the process starts again.

Common reasons for this to happen:

  • Normal Wear and Tear: Regardless of how often oil is changed, eventually it becomes black and slightly gritty. This simply means it is doing its job. Modern detergent engine oils which have detergent additives are designed to disperse the tiny particles or engine sludge and hold them in suspension in the oil so they do not build up on engine parts.

This will make the oil darker in color, and slightly gritty but it’s better for the build up to be trapped in the oil then building up on the vehicles engine parts. Oil can only hold so much sludge and eventually it will need to be replaced.

  • Dirty Oil Filter: An oil filter’s primary function is to filter out contaminants in the oil that it picks up while cycling through the engine. Over time an oil filter will become full and will need to be replaced. If it is unable to filter the oil the contaminants will remain in the oil and possibly damage the engine.

  • Overdue for an Oil Change: Oil needs to be changed on a regular basis. While oil turning black and getting slightly gritty is normal, extremely black oil that develops globs on the dipstick needs to be changed immediately. The interval between oil changes will vary depending on the type of oil being used but it is a good idea to follow the manufacturers recommendations.

While 3,000 miles used to be the recommendation, most modern oils, especially synthetics can go between 7,000-10,000 before an oil change is needed.

  • Oil Light Comes On: In most vehicles, if the Oil Warning light comes on, it is reason for immediate concern. In most cases this will indicate a low oil pressure situation, which could be the result of a failing oil pump or a leak. This can do severe damage to the engine. The vehicle should be inspected and repaired immediately.

  • Oil Level is Dropping: If the vehicle is consistently low on oil or the level is dropping sharply over a short period of time, there is probably an oil leak somewhere in the system. An oil leak can lead to a dangerously low amount of oil in the car and should be repaired immediately.

What to expect:

A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to determine the source and cause of the Oil is Black and Gritty issue, ​and will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.

How it's done:

The mechanic look for normal wear and tear of the engine oil, along with the oil filter, oil level and other indications that will help determine if any problem exists or if additional procedures are required in order to provide you with an accurate diagnosis.

How important is this service?

In most cases black and gritty engine oil is normal. Engine oil should be changed on a regular basis according to the manufacturers recommendations. Going too long between oil changes can affect the performance of the engine and lead to expensive repairs.

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Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-2.0L - Check Engine Light is on - Los Angeles, California
I posted this on YELP~ This was the most stressful car repair experience I have ever had. My MAzda Miata Mx-5 check engine light was on and I already knew it was one of two codes relating to fuel injection. I called last Wed. and scheduled an apt for Monday 100 pm. Monday 115- no mechanic.I called & the man told me he would call me right back....2 hrs later I called again. The woman said she would call me right back. No call Back. After wasting the entire day waiting, I left feedback on Facebook. I was told that they had called me back.I'm staring at my phone - no calls. I leave more feedback.I am told Kevin will come at 700 and I need to call again to confirm that is ok.I call and say fine though by this time I am wary it will turn out well. The woman on the phone insists I give her my VIN number and I cannot understand why, I question her, saying he is checking codes and then deciding what part he needs, so why would you need to call Mazda with my VIN Number. She gets testy and demands it, I go retrieve it outside. I tell her and she says So what part do you want me to order? I say how would I know the mechanic did not come yet! She gets frustrated with me as if I wasted her time. I get an email telling me Kevin is coming to a different address than is on my profile & the address I have told them I live at. I go for a walk because I am so upset that everything is turning out so badly I'm wondering if I stopped making sense. Kevin calls 4 times, he came early, he's sitting at the end of the street as they gave him the wrong address/n. . He is the nicest mechanic I have ever met. He quickly checks the code. He tells me there is NO WAY it can be done by YourMECHANIC- the car needs to be raised in the air and smoke needs to be blown thru the pipes to show where the leak is.Whoever does this will check the codes again, thats how it goes. SO I wasted my entire day and my money on something that could not be done out of a shop. Today I get an email with my receipt and Service Report. .I click the link - it says: The page you were looking for does not exist. You may have mistyped the address or the page may have moved. Today I feel more centered knowing it is not me who has stopped making sense, I can find a mechanic that communicates in a manner other Humans do and next time my money will not be completely wasted. So Maddy M of YOURMECHANIC said sorry they couldnt do the work - I said what about the other many many many mistakes from last wed. to the final mistake with the blank service email on Tuesday. I would like a refund as I already had the codes and I could have been told the very first time I called that this job could not be done at my house , that it needed to be done in a shop. Share review

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Victor
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Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-2.0L - 45,000 Miles Maintenance Service - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Victor is a great mechanic. He services all my vehicles.

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