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omegaman1997

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Water in oil contamination???
« on: 20 December 2006, 18:57:25 »
hi i purchased the car about 7 months ago i have had it serviced and looked after it well but the computer told me to check the oil (oil lack) so i did it was just above min so i topped it up with oil and noticed mayo all around the filler cap i have read on this site that a lot of people say not to worry about it but i can't help being a bit concered about this can anyone help me out or put my mind to rest i know it could be just a bit of condesation as the weather has turn cold in the last week or so i would be very grateful for any assitance

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Re: Water in oil contamination???
« Reply #1 on: 20 December 2006, 19:14:33 »
Assuming no oil on dipstick (or any oil in cooler), then unlikely to be more than condensation.

Do give the breathers a good clean though - this won't ever get done at garage...
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Re: Water in oil contamination???
« Reply #2 on: 20 December 2006, 19:15:10 »
And welcome :)
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Re: Water in oil contamination???
« Reply #3 on: 20 December 2006, 19:43:35 »
Welcome indeed  :)
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Re: Water in oil contamination???
« Reply #4 on: 20 December 2006, 20:03:37 »
and again welcome  ;)
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Re: Water in oil contamination???
« Reply #5 on: 20 December 2006, 20:23:48 »
thanks very much all great helpful people glad i joined this site already nice to meet people who feel the same about one of the great cars that is very under rated
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Re: Water in oil contamination???
« Reply #6 on: 20 December 2006, 20:44:00 »
Welcome to the site :y
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Re: Water in oil contamination???
« Reply #7 on: 22 December 2006, 19:09:48 »
Hi m8 and welcome to the forum :y
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Re: Water in oil contamination???
« Reply #8 on: 23 December 2006, 18:04:27 »
Hi and welcome to the forum ;)
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