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Oil dip stick has a odd substance on it! 850

posted by  bigbluebox on  Sat Dec 28 08:21 CST 2002
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My friends 97' 850 GLT wagon has a creamy substance on the oil dip stick. In my opinion it looks like French Onion Dip. So what are the possiblities? A cracked head or seal? Is the color from a mix of the antifreeze slurping in? Thanks in advance.








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    Oil dip stick has a odd substance on it! 850

    posted by  volvofan1 on  Sun Dec 29 05:40 CST 2002
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    Pull the engine and check for evidence of potato chips in the crankcase... may explain the Fr. onion dip.
    Or maybe not.
    -Jon
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    CPT Jonathan T. Belmont-- '99 C70R 46K 'Valdemar'









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    Oil dip stick has a odd substance on it! 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be Frank on  Sat Dec 28 11:55 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    Yep, just normal condensation and I see that often in colder weather especially on cars that are driven for more short trip driving.

    Don't worry about it, it's harmless.








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    Oil dip stick has a odd substance on it! 850

    posted by  lkchris on  Sat Dec 28 10:13 CST 2002
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    The advice to "not worry about it" is ok as long as the cooling system isn't losing coolant--meaning the water in the oil is indeed just condensation. This has to be verified.

    Condensation does certainly occur--it happens on my aircooled VW van.








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    Oil dip stick has a odd substance on it! 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be chuck on  Sat Dec 28 09:40 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    My 850 turbo wagon had the same thing. I think it was just condensation mixed in with the oil. My wife drives the car and makes alot of short trips. After changing the oil and filter and making some long distance drives the oil looks fine. I've read from other people on this site that it's common and not to worry about it. Just do your regular oil changes.







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