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Posted by: blk'72 Mar 7 2005, 11:05 PM

Hey ....I need to learn how to read my oil
You know those charts with pics for sparksplug conditions?
normal/worn/too hot/preignition?
is there the same thing for oil condition?
I need a link ...or I need you guys to tell me what white gummy oily stuff is a result of.
Thanks.
R.

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 7 2005, 11:18 PM

QUOTE (blk'72 @ Mar 7 2005, 09:05 PM)
or I need you guys to tell me what white gummy oily stuff is a result of.

WATER

and, unless you got a wasserpumper in there, it ain't a leaking headgasket ...

on aircooled engines, usually "condensation".
meaning, yer engine doesn't get hot for any longer period of time, which is *not* gud ...
too many short runs to the liquor store down the street in cold weather.

or, you tried to pressure-wash yer engine.
Andy

Posted by: Rhodes71/914 Mar 7 2005, 11:44 PM

Yeah what Andy said. Sounds like you got water in your oil somehow. Leave the filler cap off on a rainy day?

Posted by: blk'72 Mar 8 2005, 12:36 AM

Hehe,
NOOOO I didnt leave the filler cap off while going down to da liquor store on a stormy/rainy day!!!

huhu...No....I did drive the car under rain ....
Is this bad?
That stuff in the oil?

Posted by: GWN7 Mar 8 2005, 06:18 AM

Yep, change the oil and take the car for a long drive afterwards.

Posted by: mikerose Mar 8 2005, 08:50 AM

QUOTE (blk'72 @ Mar 7 2005, 09:05 PM)

I need a link ...or I need you guys to tell me what white gummy oily stuff is a result of.
Thanks.
R.

Is it just under the oil cap?

Mike

Posted by: blk'72 Mar 8 2005, 11:48 PM

I think....wherelse should i look?
Thanks.
R.

Posted by: markb Mar 9 2005, 01:16 AM

If it's on the dipstick, you got a problem. If it's only on the oil filler cap, you're not getting the engine hot enough to burn out the condensation. More long drives on some twisty roads does wonders.

Posted by: blk'72 Mar 9 2005, 12:08 PM

hehe allright sounds good to me!!!

Posted by: Rand Mar 9 2005, 12:17 PM

Change the oil, wipe the filler cap clean, go for a long drive, check the dipstick... Let us know!