!?what do ya think? guys!?
Condensation or blown head gasket?
So today I was checking the engine oil dipstick, and was horrified!!!! The oil was milky white! Having read articles on oil analysis milky white engine oil= coolant into the oil. So I panicked and did some research then I found out to check the oil filler cap and indeed It was covered with white sludge inside.
Now I'm confused cause it says that white residue in the oil filler cap is normal depending on weather conditions and miles driven, but milky white oil in the dipstick is not normal.
So here's the breaKdown: I drive a total of 4miles a day for 5 days. Weather here in NY has been in the low teens lately. I got an oil change switching to synthetic about a month and a half ago also got the cooling system flushed about a month ago, neither one at that time showed any signs of any kind of trouble, plus weather was much warmer then. engine oil was still a good color when I changed it. The stupid *** that changed the coolant changed it to the green one, which I might be changing it when it warms up when I discovered that the Jeeps called for a specific coolant. I ruled out the coolant because it is a green color, also coolant level has gone down to the add mark Eversince it's gotten cold but rises somewhere in the middle when warm. although a while back I've noticed at times bubbles rising in the coolant resovoir as it it is draining somewhere, I don't know if its normal. Is it? There seems to be normal exhaust coming out the tail pipe not thick white smoke. engine doesn't show signs of overheat, lastly I'm broke for the moment and can't take it in the shop For a compression test and I need to drive it to get my errands done.
So my questions are does this point in the direction of condensation and can I drive my car worry free, without the need to change anything or fluids or take it in to a shop? I always follow what you guys way instead of getting mislead by a mechanic. I have a 2005 GC Jeep 4.7 V8
Condensation or blown head gasket?
So today I was checking the engine oil dipstick, and was horrified!!!! The oil was milky white! Having read articles on oil analysis milky white engine oil= coolant into the oil. So I panicked and did some research then I found out to check the oil filler cap and indeed It was covered with white sludge inside.
Now I'm confused cause it says that white residue in the oil filler cap is normal depending on weather conditions and miles driven, but milky white oil in the dipstick is not normal.
So here's the breaKdown: I drive a total of 4miles a day for 5 days. Weather here in NY has been in the low teens lately. I got an oil change switching to synthetic about a month and a half ago also got the cooling system flushed about a month ago, neither one at that time showed any signs of any kind of trouble, plus weather was much warmer then. engine oil was still a good color when I changed it. The stupid *** that changed the coolant changed it to the green one, which I might be changing it when it warms up when I discovered that the Jeeps called for a specific coolant. I ruled out the coolant because it is a green color, also coolant level has gone down to the add mark Eversince it's gotten cold but rises somewhere in the middle when warm. although a while back I've noticed at times bubbles rising in the coolant resovoir as it it is draining somewhere, I don't know if its normal. Is it? There seems to be normal exhaust coming out the tail pipe not thick white smoke. engine doesn't show signs of overheat, lastly I'm broke for the moment and can't take it in the shop For a compression test and I need to drive it to get my errands done.
So my questions are does this point in the direction of condensation and can I drive my car worry free, without the need to change anything or fluids or take it in to a shop? I always follow what you guys way instead of getting mislead by a mechanic. I have a 2005 GC Jeep 4.7 V8