creamy oil
03-27-2017, 07:44 PM
#2
Senior Member
In most cases the pudding is moisture from condensation. Could be because your oil is old or not of quality, could be because you don't drive your car long enough it would burn itself off (water is a normal byproduct of combustion).
If you don't see creamy oil on the dipstick or white smoke from the exhaust, it's likely just condensation. Just clean it off, and change the oil if it's been awhile.
If you don't see creamy oil on the dipstick or white smoke from the exhaust, it's likely just condensation. Just clean it off, and change the oil if it's been awhile.
03-27-2017, 09:42 PM
#3
In most cases the pudding is moisture from condensation. Could be because your oil is old or not of quality, could be because you don't drive your car long enough it would burn itself off (water is a normal byproduct of combustion).
If you don't see creamy oil on the dipstick or white smoke from the exhaust, it's likely just condensation. Just clean it off, and change the oil if it's been awhile.
If you don't see creamy oil on the dipstick or white smoke from the exhaust, it's likely just condensation. Just clean it off, and change the oil if it's been awhile.
03-28-2017, 06:43 AM
#4
Moderator (Ret.)
I had an old VW Beetle that used to do that. As others mentioned, it's moisture buildup in the engine cranksase. I'd check that the PCV valve and crankcase ventilation system is in good working order.
03-28-2017, 07:51 AM
#5
That happens in cold climates. I have a 45 minute high way drive each way, and it still doesn't keep that from building up.
Hot crank case vapors hitting a "cold" plastic fill tube (cold, considering plastic isn't conducting the heat from the valve cover). Leads to moisture in the crank case (carrying oil) to condense.
Should go away in the summer. It's a good way to get a truck for cheap, guys who don't know better will believe you when you say it must have a head gasket leak, and you'll take the truck off their hands for 1k.
Hot crank case vapors hitting a "cold" plastic fill tube (cold, considering plastic isn't conducting the heat from the valve cover). Leads to moisture in the crank case (carrying oil) to condense.
Should go away in the summer. It's a good way to get a truck for cheap, guys who don't know better will believe you when you say it must have a head gasket leak, and you'll take the truck off their hands for 1k.
