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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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.

hehe allright sounds good to me!!!

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