Found something while changing oil.

KJ_Dave · **Posted:** Sun Oct 28, 2007 3:07 pm

I was changing the oil this morning and found something :shock:

I went to add the new oil in the filler neck and noticed a white sludge deposit on the cap and on the inside wall. At first thought I thought it was coolant in the oil. When I went to transfer the oil from the catchpan to the milk jug I watched it closely for any signs, and there were none. When I took it to AutoZone to drop off the oil I watched again as he poured it out. No traces were found as we poured it into the holding tank. Does anyone have an idea of what it might be. I am just at 57,000 mi.

raceinfan · **Posted:** Sun Oct 28, 2007 3:09 pm

might be some condensation I THINK :?:

I've seen it before but can't remember if I'm right

jason thompson · **Posted:** Sun Oct 28, 2007 3:11 pm

Just condensate
no biggie

Guest · **Posted:** Sun Oct 28, 2007 3:31 pm

100% normal for the 3.7/4.7

KJ_Dave · **Posted:** Sun Oct 28, 2007 4:16 pm

I am real glad to hear that. I was starting to wonder because there was nothing in the oil. Thanks a lot for putting my fears to rest.

DryBones · **Posted:** Sun Oct 28, 2007 5:51 pm

you see that condensation foam more in the colder months if you don't run your engine long enough to warm up and evaporate. quick start and drive for a short distance can cause this to show up over time. IMHO

bearmedic · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:55 am

i concur with above

detroit_doc · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2007 2:30 pm

There was a TSB for this. The fix was to put a small insert into the neck of the filler so that you (as the owner) can no longer see the foam.

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