So, a couple of frigid winters in Indiana have resulted in very strange behavior from my engine compartment. I need to know how to resolve these issues before my engine fails due to neglect.
First Problem:
When checking my dipstick, the first 5-6 inches down the shaft past the seal has become heavily built up with rust (!) Even cleaning it down to good metal and wiping it with oil doesn't guarantee I won't find the same rust buildup at my next weekly oil check. Is this heavy condensation within the block from radical temperature change? (All day outside while at work, all night in the garage while at home.)
Second Problem:
When removing the oil cap from above to refill, the cap, valve cover neck and inner lip are coated in a water-beaded goo with the color and consistency of vanilla pudding (!!) Again, is this the result of engine oil and condensation fighting for dominance?
This can't be good for my engine. Will this problem be solved with better seals at the stick and oil cap, or is there a type of chemical compound I can use to "winterize" my block?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Toby
First Problem:
When checking my dipstick, the first 5-6 inches down the shaft past the seal has become heavily built up with rust (!) Even cleaning it down to good metal and wiping it with oil doesn't guarantee I won't find the same rust buildup at my next weekly oil check. Is this heavy condensation within the block from radical temperature change? (All day outside while at work, all night in the garage while at home.)
Second Problem:
When removing the oil cap from above to refill, the cap, valve cover neck and inner lip are coated in a water-beaded goo with the color and consistency of vanilla pudding (!!) Again, is this the result of engine oil and condensation fighting for dominance?
This can't be good for my engine. Will this problem be solved with better seals at the stick and oil cap, or is there a type of chemical compound I can use to "winterize" my block?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Toby
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