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The most likely cause is condensation buildup in the oil - apparently normal with a number of Dodge engines and harmless(assuming no blown head gasket - you would know if that was the case with dropping anti-freeze levels).
If you are loosing coolant with no apparent leak, or see white smoke from the exhaust you may have a blown head gasket. You need to have this looked into by a progressional. A blown head gasket will destroy your engine.
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What are signs of oil sluge in a car engine?
one sing can says a lot: check in your oil cap, if you find some oil sludge, its a big revelation that you have oil sludge problem in the engine
Why is there a creamy sludge on the inside of the oil filler cap?
you have a blown head gasket . you have ran the car way to hot , and now you have water mixed in with the oil....
What is the yellow sludge on your oil cap?
This might indicate a blown head gasket. Have your vehicle looked at by a professional or you could have serious engine damage.
Thick yogert looking sludge under oil cap?
water is mixing with your oil. it might be something as simple as moisture making its way into the oil compartment around the cap, or it could be something much more serious -- like a cracked block. take it to a technician.
What could cause a yellow residue in the oil cap?
yellow reside on oil cap is caused by condensation of water and sludge from inside the engine. all petroleum products have a little water in em. your engine needs a good flushing and then oil and oilfilter changes more often
What can you use to get sludge out of your car?
You can use plain water to get sludge out of your car radiator. You can use Marvel Mystery oil to remove sludge from the oil pan.
Is this head gasket Ford 1710 tractor white sludge in oil filler cap oil not frothy or milky 4-5 cm layer of watery sludge below oil in crankcase runs very well clear exhaust plume?
somehow you have got water in the crankcase. this can happen if tractor is parked outside in rain.the raqin can enter thru upright exhaust and seep into oil pan. dump the oil and put new oil and oil filters in. the sludge on oil filler cap is condensation of oil and water created when engine is at running temp. from the water in the oil pan. changing oil will remedy this.as you said no running problems and clear exhaust, this is not a head gasket problem a hint for you,is to place and old can upside down over the exhaust when parked out in the weather.this will keep moisture and rain out of the engine,not to mention the blck crap that will shoot out when you start engine
Why would there be a thick sludge under the oil cap?
The reason why there is a thick sludge under your oil cap is because the engine ventilates crankcase pressure up through the valve covers, this includes oil residue that builds up under the oil cap over an extended period of time. It is good to have your lubrication system flushed out once a year to prevent this oil sludge build up, and also ensure that the vehicle upkeep is maintained such as regular oil changes and air filter changes. Also when you check the oil take the oil fill cap off and wipe it with a rag or cloth from time to time. You should check your oil level at least once a week.AnswerI agree with Mackman-lots of newer vehicles have oil caps with hollowed out centers that allow moisture and sludge to become trapped within, so that the sludge does not continue to circulate throughout the crankcase. It is a very sensible idea to wipe off the inside of the cap periodically. AnswerAlso a bad PCV valve can cause this. The pcv valve allows byproducts and vapors of combusion to be re-introduced back into the engine for re-combustion. The valve is usually located at or near the oil cap. If it malfunctions or gets clogged over time (most of them do eventually) this can cause the vapors to build up in the oil reservoir and associated compartments. PCV valves are cheap (5-10 bucks) and are easy to replace in most cases.
How do you fix water giting in the oil on a RX7?
if water is getting in the oil you have a blown head gasket take it to a mechanic if you are just getting condensation which will look like oil and water sludge on inside of radiator cap, there is not much that can be done about that
What does Buildup in crankcase of 2001 Malibu mean?
if the build up you are talking of is sludge, it could by caused by coolant mixing with the oil. The intake's are prone to leak on the Chevy line and it will let the coolant leak to the inside as well as to the outside. Look in the oil filler cap for a white milky looking goo, if it is present you have problems.
How do you tell that water mixed with oil in a car?
It will turn into a grayish white sludge instead of being either amber or black in colour.
When I changed the oil there was water in it oil grey and sludge like water level going down white smoke i have 214i rover p reg?
You better change your head gaskets!!!
