Light tan colored gunk in oil
#1
Light tan colored gunk in oil
I recently changed the oil in my 2001 Ford Windstar. When I removed the oil filler cap there was a light tan colored gunk on the cap. There was also quite a bit covering the inside of the valve covers. The antifreeze level seems to be holding reasonably steady. I to a lot of short trips with the car.
Is this reason for concern or is it just due to moisture getting in the oil due to short trips?
Is this reason for concern or is it just due to moisture getting in the oil due to short trips?
#2
I would say with the colder weather and short trips, you're getting moisture build up in your engine, then it's mixing with the oil. I drive 8 miles one way for work. I normally make sure that I take my buggy on an extended trip over the week-end to get the engine up to internal operating temperature to evaporate the moisture out of the engine. Just make sure that you have a good operating PCV valve so that the moisture can get pulled out of the engine.
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