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Weird Sludge/gunk under oil cap?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JasonJump, Jan 26, 2011.

  1. Jan 26, 2011 at 7:20 AM
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    JasonJump

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    I changed my oil yesterday and there was a really weird yellowish sludge built up under the cap. I attached some pictures, is this normal? and what the hell is it..... didn't see it when I changed it last time :confused:

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  2. Jan 26, 2011 at 7:30 AM
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    that looks rank
     
  3. Jan 26, 2011 at 7:33 AM
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    It's just condensation. Perfectly normal, I wondered the same thing when I first saw it.
     
  4. Jan 26, 2011 at 7:38 AM
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    Jester243

    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    some of this, a little of that
    That looks like a build up of use the search.



    :p

    It is just condensation building up from short trips and the engine not getting hot enough for long enough. :)
     
  5. Jan 26, 2011 at 7:40 AM
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    mwild I CANT SPELL SO DONT BITCH

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    Its normal. Most vehicles have the same thing. You can clean it off with brake cleean if you want.
     
  6. Jan 26, 2011 at 7:44 AM
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    back to bone stock.
    you see alot of this with short winter commutes.

    drive it more.
     
  7. Jan 26, 2011 at 7:45 AM
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    i figured something like that, thanks. Also I am using a 5w20 synthetic and running it for 5-6k should my oil be looking dark/dirty when I am changing it? Or maybe even looking burnt.... but Its not using oil so I don't think its burning it...?
     
  8. Jan 26, 2011 at 7:47 AM
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    Yeah we Just got a honda accord so the truck sits quite a bit more now and are using the accord for the miles and gas. Thanks for all the replies
     
  9. Jan 26, 2011 at 10:09 AM
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    Janster Old & Forgetful

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    Normal....
    I should've taken a picture of mine the last time I changed it. It was 'tan' whip cream and I probably had 3-4 tablespoons of the stuff in my cap.
     
  10. Jan 26, 2011 at 10:14 AM
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  11. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:53 PM
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    I forget but doesn't that happen partially because the filler neck is plastic? I forget... don't really remember but I know its normal due to condensation inside the neck.
     

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