milky crap on dipstick
02-09-2011, 10:26 PM
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milky crap on dipstick
well i checked my oil today and i had a milky crap on the bottom of it today,my oil level is fine,and it runs fine,i cant see a crack on my head but some how theres water in my oil,and i dont know how it got there.....any suggestions?
02-10-2011, 06:29 AM
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Compression spec for the 4.0 is 120-150 psi, with no more than a 30 psi variation between cylinders.
Has this engine ever been OVERHEATED? Overheats can lead to head and head gasket problems.
But you could also have a buildup of condensation in the crankcase because of short trips and not frequent enough oil change intervals.
How old is this oil and is this XJ used primarily for short trips? Longer trips can burn off any existing condensation.
Has this engine ever been OVERHEATED? Overheats can lead to head and head gasket problems.
But you could also have a buildup of condensation in the crankcase because of short trips and not frequent enough oil change intervals.
How old is this oil and is this XJ used primarily for short trips? Longer trips can burn off any existing condensation.
02-10-2011, 07:32 AM
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Seen this plenty of times. If you arent loosing any coolant and its running fine this is probably your cause.
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02-10-2011, 09:39 AM
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x2... get it to someone who can do the test. It might cost you some labor but.... at leat you can drive it there. Don't delay this before you find it not driveable.
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02-10-2011, 10:04 AM
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sorry to hijack the thread but maybe the answer to my question can help the op
can a bad rms let water or condensation in the oil pan. i also have milky crap on the end of my oil stick, and i seems to get worse as the rms leaks more oil
can a bad rms let water or condensation in the oil pan. i also have milky crap on the end of my oil stick, and i seems to get worse as the rms leaks more oil
02-10-2011, 10:09 AM
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^^ This. Happens a lot especially in the winter time. Not too much of a concern unless you are loosing coolant as well.
