2000 Skoda Octavia WHITE GUNK ON OIL CAP AND DIP STICK

BOSSMAN01

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2000 SKODA OCTAVIA
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
64,562 MILES

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

Sunday, February 8th, 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.