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sludge in the oil filler cap
« on: 14 April 2008, 19:33:36 »
is sludge in the oil filler cap related to  the oil cooler leaking the dipstick looks clean
thanks
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Re: sludge in the oil filler cap
« Reply #1 on: 14 April 2008, 19:37:44 »
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is sludge in the oil filler cap related to  the oil cooler leaking the dipstick looks clean
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Sludge in the filler cap is usually crap oil, alot of stopping and starting (short journeys)...
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Re: sludge in the oil filler cap
« Reply #2 on: 14 April 2008, 19:38:46 »
likely just short journeys. Remember, your breathers will be in same state.
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Re: sludge in the oil filler cap
« Reply #3 on: 14 April 2008, 20:18:13 »
Agree with above, change your oil (Vx is best) and clean your oil breathers. there is a how to on this site mate
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