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It can cause your oil cap to blow right off, foam around the oil cap is more likely to be water or coolant. Get it checked right away because it can damage your engine. It's usually a sign of a bad head gasket, it lets water into the oil and oil into the water. Check your radiator to see if there is oil in the water and if the water is low.
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Why do you have an oil like substance mixed in your radiator of your 2001 buick century and what do you do to fix it?
chances are you have a blown head gasket.....that's about the only thing that can cause an oil type substance in your radiator......check your oil fill cap and area where the cap goes for a white foamy or creamy substance, if this is there that's your trouble
Foamy white on oil cap of mini cooper?
Caused by a high moisture content in the crankcase and indicative of a blown head gasket. www.HeritageGarage.com
Where does the gas cap go?
It goes where you put the gasoline, in the filler neck.
How can I remove the plastic cap on my steam cleaner that has rusted shut?
Disconnect from the power supply, then pour boiling water over the cap. This should cause the cap to expand slightly, try to remove the cap wearing suitable gloves for protection. Dry thoroughly before re-connecting to the power supply.
Need vent cap 419 for 212 gal gasoline can?
need vent cap for 2 1/2 gott gas can.
Why does the gas vent out of the top of the gas cap on my 1993 ninja zx600d?
because gasoline is a volatile liquid
How do you know when the head gasket or the head is gone?
Overheating, loss of coolant with no apparent leak, white smoke from the exhaust, oil over full, a foamy substance on the under side of the oil fill cap, or air bubbles escaping from the radiator with the engine running cap off.
How do you know if the head gasket is out?
Loss of coolant with no apparent leak, overheating, white smoke from the exhaust, oil level overfull, white foamy substance on the underside of the oil fill cap, air bubbles escaping from the radiator with cap off engine running, and possible misfire.
What can cause white smoke from the exhaust 1994 grand Cherokee?
Sorry, to tell you but white smoke from the exhaust is a sign of a blown head gasket or cracked head or both. Other symptoms are loss of coolant with no apparent leak, overfull oil level, a white foamy substance on the underside of the oil fill cap, air bubbles escaping from the radiator with engine running radiator cap off. Caution: Only remove the cap on a cold engine. Stop driving this vehicle immediately or serious engine damage will occur.
What is the name of a peaked cap?
A peaked cap is commonly referred to as a "visor cap" or "military cap." Another popular name for it is "golf cap," especially when associated with leisure activities. In some contexts, it may also be called a "newsboy cap" or "flat cap," although these terms can refer to slightly different styles.
Symptoms of head gasket?
Loss of coolant with no apparent leak. White smoke from the exhaust. Overfull oil level. A white foamy substance on the underside of the oil fill cap. Ai bubbles escaping from the radiator with cap off engine running. And a possible miss on one or more cylinders.
How would a radiator cap cause a leak?
A radiator cap would not cause a leak! However, if the radiator cap is holding pressure, other weak parts could signal issues in need of attention.
