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mml4
 
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Oil waxing on dipstick
Original Message Jan 28, 2005 6:09 pm |
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Richie stated in another thread that he noticed a white waxy substance on his engines dipstick. Same material observed on mine . This is always present regardless of engine manufacture and the oil used . Only seen on snow throwers so I am pretty sure it is temperature relatsd. What is it and does it cause any trouble? Marc
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mml4
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Re: Oil waxing on dipstick
Reply #9 Jan 28, 2005 8:01 pm |
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Richie I really don't know if you can keep that stuff rom forming in cold weather. I just would like to know what it is! Marc
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Blue9R
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Re: Oil waxing on dipstick
Reply #11 Jan 29, 2005 10:50 am |
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Hi mml4, Sometimes this accumulation on a dipstick is referred to as "mayonnaise" & is actually a form of sludge. At times it can drag the dye out of some motor oils & actually take on an orange or red tint. While it looks nasty, it is just the unavoidable crankcase moisture coming out of or combining with the oil at the surface & condensing on the dipstick or fill tube cap. Usually, in a vehicle, this condition is an indication of short trips where the crankcase oil is not heated up to full operating temperature of 180-200 degrees F & hotter to drive out the moisture. Blue
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mml4
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Re: Oil waxing on dipstick
Reply #12 Jan 29, 2005 11:21 am |
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Hi Blue- Assume you are Blue99 from the other forum!! Still refer to your treatise on synthetics from time to time! Marc
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Richie
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Re: Oil waxing on dipstick
Reply #14 Jan 29, 2005 12:41 pm |
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Hi mml4, Sometimes this accumulation on a dipstick is referred to as "mayonnaise" & is actually a form of sludge. At times it can drag the dye out of some motor oils & actually take on an orange or red tint. Hi Blue, That is exactly how I'd decribe it and exactly what it looks like
Richie
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