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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 11:56 AM
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Milky substance on my dipstick....

I had my oil changed recently at the dealership. The next day after driving about 150 miles, I checked the oil level and found a milky white substance on my dipstick.

From what I have read, it sounds like there is water in my oil.

Is this characteristic of the rotary??

Has anyone seen this issue before??

I want to read some opinions from the experts before I call my dealer's service department.

Thanks
Old Jan 19, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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oh...I thought you had an STD by reading the title, glad its just your car.

I'd have the oil changed and see if it clears up.
Old Jan 19, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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Smile

This is a common issue and not to worry. It has been discussed many times before. There a lot of threads about. Happing searching!
Old Jan 19, 2004 | 12:23 PM
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Mine has had this since I bought it (had 550 miles on it). It is there every time I check the oil, even after a 150 mile trip. I just went over 2,000 miles so guess it is okay like everyone is saying.

Roy
Old Jan 19, 2004 | 12:35 PM
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I am at 2000 and it is clear as somewhat dirty oil can be, as in no milky stuff in mine. I have not had my first change yet.
Old Jan 19, 2004 | 01:48 PM
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oh...I thought you had an STD by reading the title, glad its just your car.
NK, this thread title is downright pornographic. I hestitated to click for fear you had posted pictures...
Old Jan 19, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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the search button is your freind

those were found just using "foam oil" as my search words. im sure you could find more if you used milk or milky and dipstick.
Old Jan 19, 2004 | 05:15 PM
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been there, had that... it will go away once summer hits and there no longer is a 200+ degree temp difference between the oil operating temp and cold start temp.
Old Jan 19, 2004 | 05:16 PM
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this is the best unintentional comedic thread title I've ever seen!!!

or IS IT unintentional????
Old Jan 19, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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I had so much milky stuff in my dipstick hole (......oh wait.....that still sounds pornographic :D) that even after an oil change I could not even check the oil level. I kept putting the stick in the hole, pulling it out, and having to wipe it off over and over (damn....that sounds nasty too) to get a correct oil level reading.

That stuff was really in there. Makes me wonder if there was THAT much of it in the dipstick hole....how much was/is in the other parts of the engine?
Old Jan 19, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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Today, my girlfriend suggested that she give my dipstick a thorough rubdown before sticking it back in the hole. I figured what the hell....it's worth a shot.

I've got to tell you guys....DO NOT TRY THIS!!!

Now there is more milky white stuff than ever!!!
Old Jan 20, 2004 | 06:16 AM
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OMG... this thread is CRAZY! Yah... did you intentionally TITLE this THREAD to sound "DIRTY"? good job.
Old Jan 20, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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any more milky substance on dipstick references guys???
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 03:36 AM
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Originally posted by rotary_it_up
Today, my girlfriend suggested that she give my dipstick a thorough rubdown before sticking it back in the hole. I figured what the hell....it's worth a shot.

I've got to tell you guys....DO NOT TRY THIS!!!

Now there is more milky white stuff than ever!!!

hahaha thats just hilarious!!! i love it.
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 06:58 PM
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Where does it come from?

What does it consist of?

Do you get any even when it's been resting, settling, not doing anything for a while?
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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Originally posted by Racer X-8
Where does it come from?

What does it consist of?

Do you get any even when it's been resting, settling, not doing anything for a while?
If its keeping the same rude topic, then thats just sick!
Old Jan 24, 2004 | 11:05 PM
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pictures

Wanna see pictures of the milky stuff? Look here.

Sorry to disappoint you dirty minded ones out there :D

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