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Old 06-12-07, 05:55 PM
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help! this doesn't look right (pictures)

I had just bought this car. I was giving it an oil change, and when I opened the oil cap, the cap was all yellow. Is this necessarily a bad thing?
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you need a oil catch can or replace your stock PCV system
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That looks like plastic that got really hot and bubbled to me...
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thanks 13bturbo. I will try it.
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that sir is when water, oil, and gas mix to make a lovely concoction. also known as Oil foam. Do not worry sir, just empty your crankcase to atmosphere (under your car) or oil catch can (enviro friendly).
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