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Davin Kemshead
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Alberta
Soarer TT

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Reg: 01-2008

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 Sunday, February 03, 2008 - 12:29 pm, by:  Davin Kemshead (Djdevilishrd) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I have two questions about engine oil. 1st of all I'm in canada so the temp goes from -29 C in the winter to +35 C in the summer. Right now I'm using a 5W30 full synthetic.

the 2nd question is the other day after I washed under the hood (bonet, whatever) I opened my oil filler cap and noticed a bit of white foam around the underside of the cap. Is this a sign that the cap wasn't tightened all the way or somthing more serious? the car only has 66000kms on it.

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Peter Nitschke
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South Australia
GT4.0 V8

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 Sunday, February 03, 2008 - 11:55 pm, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
White foam = moisture in the oil. Given the climate, it might only be condensation.

Wipe it all out, then go for a long drive, then check it again.

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