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01-21-2009, 01:55 AM
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Oil Clumping Issue
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01-21-2009, 02:05 AM
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Check and see if it is the consistency of petroleum jelly. Usually white/cream coloured, sometimes yellowish. You may be able to find it under the oil filler cap as well.
If so, it is moisture/condensation, emulsified with the oil, and a sign that you aren't running it long enough/hard enough to burn the moisture off. It leads to more engine problems, including potential failures of the crankcase ventilation valve/oil separator. Lots of posts on the subject.
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01-21-2009, 02:11 AM
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Interesting.. thanks for the quick reply. But that seems kind of odd. I just got the oil changed, then went to PA and that was a long drive and I pushed the car to its limits (top speed)..and then drove back. And now I drive pretty fair distances and I definately push the car pretty hard. Could another issue be causing it? And how can I get rid of it.. maybe change the oil again?
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