Strange looking stuff in oil
Sh@un
03-05-2005, 08:22 PM
I changed the oil in my 2003 Cavalier today and when I pulled the pan out from under the car I noticed a gold colored substance on stop. It kinda looked like foam, but it is hard to tell. I rubbed it between my fingers and it did not feel gritty. I took a picture of it if you think that will help. you can view it here oil pan (http://www.powerpcs.biz/oil.jpg)
Any input would be appreciated
Thanks
Sh@un
Any input would be appreciated
Thanks
Sh@un
noshun
03-05-2005, 09:13 PM
I changed the oil in my 2003 Cavalier today and when I pulled the pan out from under the car I noticed a gold colored substance on stop. It kinda looked like foam, but it is hard to tell. I rubbed it between my fingers and it did not feel gritty. I took a picture of it if you think that will help. you can view it here oil pan (http://www.powerpcs.biz/oil.jpg)
Any input would be appreciated
Thanks
Sh@un
Looks like fuel is getting into the oil, check you lower intake manifold gasket for any leaks around it.
Any input would be appreciated
Thanks
Sh@un
Looks like fuel is getting into the oil, check you lower intake manifold gasket for any leaks around it.
Knifeblade
03-06-2005, 10:50 AM
My thinking is it starting to sludge up from lack of frequent oilchanges or severe driving conditions.
Try at next change, if it not fuel issue, to put a can of the 5-minute Gumout Engine Flush in and follow can directions before changing the oil.
Try at next change, if it not fuel issue, to put a can of the 5-minute Gumout Engine Flush in and follow can directions before changing the oil.
deadBird
03-15-2005, 01:02 AM
Sure looks like fuel/oil churning took place inside the engine. Perhaps no more chocolate milkshakes?
noshun
03-15-2005, 01:09 AM
Oh yeah, it's best not to touch it if there is any black sludge in the motor as this can be highly acidic and spreads and can only be stopped by amputation, rare but a possiblity!
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