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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: SODA on 25 October 2008, 16:04

Title: oil issues
Post by: SODA on 25 October 2008, 16:04

hi,this morning i was out at the car just cleaning it and i happend to check the oil cap
it was all creamy underneath so i pulled out the dipstick but no creamy bits there i only use the car
at the min to get to work and back and i was told that the engine is not getting warm enough hence
the creamy gunk ive 10w/40 in it at the min should i mabey go a lighter oil? im pretty sure the head hasnt gone
its a 8v pb engine

Title: Re: oil issues
Post by: gibby on 25 October 2008, 16:10

It will more than likely be condensation. If your head gasket has gone it will overheat quickly. I get creamy oil in my camper sometimes and that's air cooled. I dont think a different oil will make any difference to be honest.

Title: Re: oil issues
Post by: SODA on 25 October 2008, 16:15

thanks mate

Title: Re: oil issues
Post by: pro-biotic on 25 October 2008, 16:33

yeah as above, ignore it!

Title: Re: oil issues
Post by: JC on 25 October 2008, 16:34

short stop start journeys means the engine doesnt get up to temp

had this on wifes old corsa, everyone was saying head gasket.

rocker cover off , cleaned,

oil changed and a flush.

took it on a 480 mile trip,  never had the issue return  :wink:

Title: Re: oil issues
Post by: SODA on 25 October 2008, 16:43

thanks lads

Title: Re: oil issues
Post by: danny_p on 25 October 2008, 17:05

once the oil temp gets over 100C   the water buggers off quite quickly, if it rarely gets there it just collects