They are darkish brown caked on deposits that run all the way down the dipstick to the oil level indicator. It scrapes off with the finger. The oil looks ok but the level is alittle above full. Before I bought it the vehicle only was driven 1000 miles in 6 months (had it changed when I got it), and i believe mostly short city trips. Could it be that these deposits are water in oil from condensate from short trips and the oil was just filled too much where I had it done, or am I leaking coolant into the oil? I just spent $450 getting the timing belt and drive belts done, is this going to end up being another $500 repair? :( Should I scrape off the deposits, and drain some oil (or just change it) and see if it happens more or what? Thanks
2006-10-15
06:36:05
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