2000 Skoda Octavia WHITE GUNK ON OIL CAP AND DIP STICK

2000 SKODA OCTAVIA
64,562 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOSSMAN01
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I HAVE HAD WHITE GUNK IN MY OIL CAP FOR A WHILE AND NOW JUST STARTED ON MY DIP STICK THERE IS A SLIGHT SMELL OF PETROL IN THE GUNK
Feb 8, 2009 at 3:42 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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When water and oil are mixed, it causes the milky white gunk you are seeing. There is a possibility the coolant is getting into the oil. A cooling system pressure test will be required to determine the source. It is also possible there is some engine damage.
Feb 8, 2009 at 10:09 AM
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