Does my oil colour look normal?

[Fimbo]

I use Mobil 1 in my Tuscan which has done about 27,000 miles and rarely have to top it up, perhaps twice a year (and even then only a smidge). The oil was last changed at its service in June. Last weekend I checked the oil after a good run and thought the oil colour was a bit darker than normal (I could of course be imagining this). I just wondered what folks on here thought? I've recently had a problem with the water temp - pod reading showing 116 degrees. I suspect a faulty sensor because the fans work fine but are appearing to come on too late (over 100 degrees) but I am told they work off a different sensor (typical TVR!). Anyway it got me wondering whether I really have been experiencing high temps and whether oil temp (which I've noticed has been in the 90's) has resulted in the oil becoming degraded (I could be talking total b*llocks for all I know - I'm no engineer!)

I hope a link to the pics appears below. I took two pics, one is what the oil looks like if I dip it into the bottle, the other is taken from the car (cold).

Cheers

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc95/BlueTuscan...

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc95/BlueTuscan...

[OscarT]

You've been frying cod and chips in that - haven't you?

[Bensonv8]

Fimbo said:

(I could be talking total b*llocks for all I know - I'm no engineer!)

It looks fine to me.

[Daftlad]

Looks fine to me too. Would suggest the engine is in fine shape too.

[Biggriff]

Yes, that looks normal

[Fimbo]

Thanks everyone. You've put my mind at rest.