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by alba93
20 Mar 2007, 16:18
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: White and brown goo on dip stick 1996 850 non turbo 125,000
Replies: 10
Views: 2436

Yea, I agree that it is probably just condensation and your not driving the car enough to evaporate it out of the engine. Another big problem from not driving it enough is that your exhaust system can rust out from the inside out as water also will condensate in there too and it is very corrosive ...
by alba93
16 Mar 2007, 19:04
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: White and brown goo on dip stick 1996 850 non turbo 125,000
Replies: 10
Views: 2436

Your oil change interval is fine...try to stick near 3K.
On the other hand, at least once a week, get the car out and really get it up to speed (and heat) on the highway for 30 mins at a time if possible. This should clear out your "milk shake" on your dipstick.

Ok, thank for the advice!
by alba93
16 Mar 2007, 17:41
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: White and brown goo on dip stick 1996 850 non turbo 125,000
Replies: 10
Views: 2436

At what interval are you changing the oil? Short trips are hard on oil, as condensation never has a chance to boil off.
I'd do an oil change and continue to closely monitor things.
Jeff

I change the oil every 3000-4000. Should I be changing it more often? I drive about 10,000 miles per year ...
by alba93
16 Mar 2007, 17:09
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: White and brown goo on dip stick 1996 850 non turbo 125,000
Replies: 10
Views: 2436

Your short trips will certainly lead to a build-up of condensation and it would show on the dip stick and, possibly, the inside of the oil filler cap.

Over what period of time did you lose the 10oz of coolant?

Bill.

I added the 10oz of coolant at one time. My low coolant light came on. That was ...
by alba93
16 Mar 2007, 15:13
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: White and brown goo on dip stick 1996 850 non turbo 125,000
Replies: 10
Views: 2436

White and brown goo on dip stick 1996 850 non turbo 125,000

I've been seeing white and brown stuff on my oil dip stick. I know this can be an indication of a leaking head gasket. But I am also wondering if this could be soley due to condensation. I don't see anything unusal around the oil fill port. I do a lot of short trips, such as 3 miles then the engine ...