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Re: smoke/steam/vapor from oil filler cap

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Subject: Re: smoke/steam/vapor from oil filler cap
From: Andrew Frink <drewfrink@mac.com>
Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2005 15:12:34 -0600
Thanks for the thoughts. I'll have to run the car a bit tomorrow, and  
check the oil. Don't seem to remember it looking milky after the last  
run--I had a van once that showed that, so I know what that looks  
like. It's just been a while.

-Drew

On Aug 5, 2005, at 2:17 PM, Joe Curry wrote:

> If you check your oil and find that the level is higher than normal or
> immediately after driving find that it resembles a light colored mush,
> it is likely that you have water getting into the crankcase.
>
> This could be caused by a leaking head gasket or some other connection
> of the two systems (like the water pump).
>
> Joe




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