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Jan 23, 2009 | 12:26 PM

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Oil Problem?

So, I was changing my oil and I noticed on the cap and the filler neck there was a residue. It is light yellow in color and has the consistency of very soft butter. It wasn't tons, not enough to clog the filler neck, but enough to where I could wipe some off. I cleaned it off. I'm just wondering what this might be. The car doesn't smoke. The rear gets coated in soot because the car is running rich and no cats, but no white smoke, so I don't think coolant or contiminants have gotten into the oil. Any thoughts?

Jan 23, 2009 | 12:40 PM

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Probably just condensation from short trips, I wouldn't worry about it.

Jan 23, 2009 | 12:46 PM

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Thanks NBM. I trust your opinion. It runs fine so no worries. Prolly why it's only at the top and not in the valvetrain.

Jan 23, 2009 | 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 2001NBMZ28

Probably just condensation from short trips, I wouldn't worry about it.

That's what I've read.

Jan 29, 2009 | 06:43 PM

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I just noticed this as well, after the installation of headers. I was worried about oil being cooked by the headers at WOT. But this is my first oil change at about 32 degrees. It looked like a little bit of coking to me. Researching the topic shows pics of it, and it was indeed condensation.

I am going to put oil back in the biatch now.

Jan 30, 2009 | 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 2001NBMZ28

Probably just condensation from short trips, I wouldn't worry about it.

IMHO +1 maybe a good idea to make longer trips every once in a while to get rid of any condensation,though think the white stuff will not disppear with only that.
Mine had the black stuff(sludge) inside the engine but auto-rx seems to solve this gradually...

Jan 30, 2009 | 07:04 PM

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mine did the same thing just wipe it out its fine or leave it there

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Jan 31, 2009 | 07:16 AM

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I have never noticed that, I'll have to see if mine is doing the same thing.

Jan 31, 2009 | 08:31 PM

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noticed mine and a few buddies was like that two... we both just did a cam swap on our cars, just moisture and condesation... the cold weather also has alot to do with it!!!