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Old 03-01-10, 10:26 PM
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interesting mineral build up
should i be concerned about this stuff in my oil tube, slimy green white stuff? should i clean it out? or just leave it

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Lung mustard! Harmless for the most part. This indicates a problem with your oil ventilation.
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taste it! mmmmm

condensation in the oil.
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Engine spooge.... Ewwwww.
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i used lucas oil a long time ago and when i finally cracked into the engine and opened it..looked kinda like that haha
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wipe it off and change your oil more often, check your crankcase ventilation system and/or stop driving such short distances.
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thanks for the replies, good to know its nothing catastrophic.
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