Condensation?

[m3t4lm4n222]

Recently there's been this fluid sticking under my oil cap. Initially I was thinking it'd be a blown head gasket, or coolant mixing with oil, however I had my head gasket tested twice, and it passed both times.

In addition, when I check the dipstick, the oil is perfectly normal.


Any idea if this is condensation? I drive about 9 miles to work and by the time I get to work, my engine typically isn't at full operating temp.

[zoe60]

I had an old Ford truck that did that and I just replaced the thermostat with a 190* one. Problem solved!

[m3t4lm4n222]

Heres a pic

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It's not caked in the engine or anything, simply on the top of the cap.

[SiliconSoul]

I think you are right about not getting the engine warm enough to burn off moisture. I had a similar issue with an older car when I was only doing small round trips to work and back... nothing to worry about.

[Gomez]

Mine did that when I was running cheap Walmart oil. switched, then gone.

[WmWatt]

Happens every winter, short trips, engine not warming up. Take it out and drive it. Foam disappears come spring.

[dwhite]

your right it is condensation and its nothing to worry about. i just let my car idle for a bit after a trip.