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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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oil milky again!

So...when I checked my oil..I need changee btw, it was milky n bubbles. Looked like coffe wit cream u kno? Am I screwed??? X_x
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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When you change it check to see what it looks like...the dipstick will always have crap on it around here in the winter...unless you have been driving it hard for an hour or more to heat it up good


Unless it smells like coolant you are good


Take the car out and get it good and hot before you change the oil
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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Car power seemsthe same ndosnt over heat atall. Also as some of u may know I just did 3k after my oil change
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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Has your car been in for the recall concerning this problem? When I got my car I had the same problem, but it's a known problem and can be fixed (if it's the recall problem, if not you may be in trouble )
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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This is a common concern in the winter time and there are many threads on this same topic. Your car is fine. The only problem is it is hard to read the oil level on your dipstick.
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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yeah there is a tsb for it too.
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dondo
yeah there is a tsb for it too.
His is an 2004, out of warranty = NO TSB.

This issue isn't worth spending $$, just try to read the dipstick in as much light as possible. I drilled small holes in my dipstick at the full / low lines to aid in reading it.
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 10:43 PM
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OP, don't listen to them ... your engine is blown, it has been discussed plenty of times before...

read this informative thread: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?p=3829887
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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Dude, there have literally been 3 new threads made about this in the last 24 hours. I am about to link you to one from yesterday. Don't just read the info about the stuff on the dip stick, also read the info about the best way to search the forum. And I'm not saying that to be an ******* or anything, seriously. I'm just trying to help you figure out what the best way to find info on the forum is.... https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/gooey-brown-bubbly-oil-209556/
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 12:17 AM
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best way? click the link in my sig and become a master of search
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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