QUOTE(tradisrad @ Feb 24 2010, 01:14 PM)
QUOTE(ME733 @ Feb 24 2010, 09:22 AM)
...With an out side temperature of only 60 degrees it,s seems ok...naturally you need to keep checking as the ambient -temperature outside goes up.That is if the damn winter will ever end. Another factor in oil temperature will be the -Weight oil you use.10-w 40 -v/s 20 w 50.(example)....The most Ideal temperature of all is just over 212 degrees.(some say not more than 230 degrees). In this range water in the oil/condensation in the crankcase/etc will vaporize into steam. leaving you with great lubricating oil wihtout/ minimum /oxidation. keep your O.E.M .crankcase breather system in tip top shape to enable evacuation of moisture/volitales/airomatics, from the combustion processes....M.M.
I am using Brad Penn 20w50 oil. I have noticed some "white" gunk on the inside of my oil fill cap. One of my worries is that any water is not evaporating from the case.
thanks
-Rob
....Yep........the white stuff is water/condensation., and ideally should not exist. what you could do is wipe off the "white foam" with a clean paper towel.Then after driving it , normally as you have, let it IDLE and while it,s still running remove the oil filler cap and watch the moisture evacuate.do this until the vapor subsides.repeat process until happy....alternately you might change engine /settings/adjustments to build a little more heat.Cylinder head temp.guage recommended, use of highest pump octane recommended.etc.etc.