treat44, The gunk under the oil cap is not normal..Sure it is more common during the winter but if you see that gunk under your oil cap in fair to warm temps, something is definitely wrong. That gunk is condensation build up from the CCV/Oil seperator because the engine has not been warm enough to burn off that condensate..In the summer time I never had that gunk under my oil cap..rightfully so as temps were what i like to call "normal" outside so I had no condensate build up because it wouldn't get cold enough outside.. In the winter time I try to drive the X for longer durations getting the engine good and hot for longer then 30 minutes to help minimize condensate problems... GL with your lawsuit, I certainly understand...