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YOUR RESEARCHWhite substance in the oil
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condensation, especially in the winter months
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Usually, the mayonaise is caused by condensation, especially in the winter months.
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Worth getting a coolant leak test done though just to be sure it's not a head gasket, clean the gunk out and get an oil change.( Strangely enough condensation doesn't seem to be a problem in Saudi!)
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Worth getting a coolant leak test done though just to be sure it's not a head gasket, clean the gunk out and get an oil change.( Strangely enough condensation doesn't seem to be a problem in Saudi!)
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Worth getting a coolant leak test done though just to be sure it's not a head gasket, clean the gunk out and get an oil change.( Strangely enough condensation doesn't seem to be a problem in Saudi!)
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Worth getting a coolant leak test done though just to be sure it's not a head gasket, clean the gunk out and get an oil change.( Strangely enough condensation doesn't seem to be a problem in Saudi!)
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Worth getting a coolant leak test done though just to be sure it's not a head gasket, clean the gunk out and get an oil change.( Strangely enough condensation doesn't seem to be a problem in Saudi!)
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Worth getting a coolant leak test done though just to be sure it's not a head gasket, clean the gunk out and get an oil change.( Strangely enough condensation doesn't seem to be a problem in Saudi!)
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Usually, the mayonaise is caused by condensation, especially in the winter months. Always wise to check the other symptoms though like water in the oil and oil in the coolant to look for head gasket problems.
Fingers crossed.
No overheating, also running like a dream. Was a lot of sludge around the lid though, I should maybe get it checked out. What tips for looking in the water do you suggest, can you smell it? Or does it feel oily?
Does warranty cover the head gasket?
Regards,
Firthy
Neil,
I understand the turbo engine is made of sterner stuff than the standard carrera engine and failures of the head gasket are fairly rare. Sounds like condensation from doing short journeys rathyer than anything catstrophic
(and if you want me to drive it for 10,000 miles to check that out then just let me know, i'm willing to do you that favour
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might be worth clearing the existing sludge and keeping an eye on how soon and how much comes back?
Tim
I agree with Tim, chances are it's using it for short journeys and not giving the engine a chance to fully warm up and dry off the condensation. Worth getting a coolant leak test done though just to be sure it's not a head gasket, clean the gunk out and get an oil change.( Strangely enough condensation doesn't seem to be a problem in Saudi!)
Max
I put some oil in a couple of days ago and was alarmed at the mayo substance around the filler area. Thanks for putting my mind at rest.
Should one clean it up though or is it harmless?
A relief to hear that, I don't do short runs though, it gets run 60 miles a day at present, may alter a little now I have the new BMW though. Besides if there is a long way round I do tend to go that way!
Regards,
Neil
If it puts your mind at rest anymore, I've had a little bit of this stuff around the oil filler since I got the car a year ago. I'd read elsewhere it was fairly normal so wasn't too concerned. It's just been in for a major service at the OPC and nothing was said - indeed since the oil change at the service there seems to be more around the filler if anything. As I wasn't hit with a huge bill/warranty claim during the service, I'm happy it's just another of those special 911 characteristics!
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