Coolant in oil or just condensation?
02-02-2007, 01:03 PM
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Coolant in oil or just condensation?
For starters, my car burns a bit of oil durring normal driving and a lot when on boost due to a very old turbo and bad AOS seals.
When I went to put more oil in yesterday I noticed a good bit of condensation in filling hole and some on the cap. It was a little frothy on the cap but the sided of the fill hole just looked a bit wet.
What are the chances that I've got a bad oil cooler seal/head gasket issue vs condensation from it being freaking cold out right now?
There is no oil in the coolant and I can't really use my coolant level as an indication because I've got a small leak in my radiator... I've got a new one in my garage but haven't found the time to put it in yet.
When I went to put more oil in yesterday I noticed a good bit of condensation in filling hole and some on the cap. It was a little frothy on the cap but the sided of the fill hole just looked a bit wet.
What are the chances that I've got a bad oil cooler seal/head gasket issue vs condensation from it being freaking cold out right now?
There is no oil in the coolant and I can't really use my coolant level as an indication because I've got a small leak in my radiator... I've got a new one in my garage but haven't found the time to put it in yet.
02-02-2007, 05:04 PM
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Probably just condensation. Clean the cap real well, then go for a long drive (+45 min). Watch for smoke from the exhaust & keep & eye on your oil pressure. Check the cap when you get back.