Notices
Modular V10 (6.8l)  

Caramel in my engine??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 13, 2004 | 10:09 PM
  #1  
Munkey's Avatar
Munkey
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
20 Year Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,553
Likes: 0
From: Corpus Christi, TX
Question Caramel in my engine??

What the heck is this stuff under my oil fill cap?? I've never seen this before on any vehicle I've seen. Is this normal??

'Caramel'


'Caramel' Wiped Off
 
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2004 | 10:54 PM
  #2  
68 351 bronc's Avatar
68 351 bronc
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 920
Likes: 2
From: Colville
Condensation. It's winter time and short tripping doesn't warm the engine up enough. water mixed with oil looks like that.
Every body that lives where it is cold has an oil cap that looks just like that.
This is a good argument for those that say their synthetic oil doesn't need changed for 9000 miles.
 
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2004 | 11:42 PM
  #3  
Munkey's Avatar
Munkey
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
20 Year Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,553
Likes: 0
From: Corpus Christi, TX
All my trips have been under 5 miles today! *phew* I was thinking bad thoughts about coolant mixing with the oil!
 
Reply
Old Feb 15, 2004 | 11:54 AM
  #4  
BigRedSuperduty's Avatar
BigRedSuperduty
Freshman User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
From: Anacortes,WA.
mine looks the same, I drive 1 mile to work, then home for lunch, then back to work, then home again. everyday. 1 mile at a time
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:03 AM.

story-0
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-30 18:33:59


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-2
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-4
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-8
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE