I have a 1981 Ford F-100 and even after an oil change with a flush, it will slowly develop sludge in the oil. It is winter here and the sludge will freeze on the dipstick. I was thinking it is antifreeze getting in the oil but it should not freeze right? (my antifreeze is strong and its not THAT cold).
If my head gasget is leaky is that what allows antifreeze into the oil?
2007-01-16 07:18:24 · 9 answers · asked by mjwarriorfan 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It smokes a bit of black for the first few minutes when I start it... the colder the weather the more it smokes.
I change the oil two times a year, sometimes three. This truck does not get more than 5,000 miles yearly on it though. Just use it as the work truck to feed the horses and haul garbage.
I used it everyday, but only ten miles or so.
Probably have to put a litre of oil in once a month.
2007-01-16 07:37:16 · update #1
Hi All,
I think your right about the short trips. I really have no where to go with it that is further than ten miles. What if I left it idle for an hour or so... would that help to heat it up enough or does it have to be driving?
2007-01-16 13:34:02 · update #2
The low number of miles is the reason you're building sludge. Every engine will develop condensation when started up and more so in cold weather. This condensation mixes with the oil and develops sludge. Drive the vehicle far enough and it will heat up enough to evaporate the condensation from the oil and solve the sludge problem. If you only use it for short runs like that you can try changing oil more frequently or switching to a synthetic which might help.
2007-01-16 12:15:01 · answer #1 · answered by mustanger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you take to many short trips and don't get the engine hot enough to burn off the condensation. The sludge comes from the oil absorbing the water that forms in there. You either need to quit taking trips that are too short to get the engine good and hot or change the oil once a month to get rid of the water and acids that the short trips cause.
2007-01-16 12:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well ive had 3 cars that blew the head gasket tempo, honda,and pontiac they was 4 cyl and a v6 on my cars when they blew there head gaskets the oil was watery and had a white color around the cap where you put the oil in. and antifreeze shoudnt freeze oh and with a blown head gasket you should have alot of white smoke coming out of your tail pipe, it should over heat and have to add antifreeze every day idles rough and loses power. if your not having any of these things i dont think it would be your head or head gasket dont know what it is but i wouldnt think its a head gasket oh is it a straight stick? when the clutch went out on my nissan pick up i got alot of blow by what ever thats called it was in my breather and in my oil.
2007-01-16 07:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by cute redhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can happen with cheaper oils. Commonly known as mayo - it is where the oil has failed. Drain the oil, use an engine flush, and refill with something mid-priced. If it happens again - look for any oil in the radiator, as this could be the start of head gasket failure, though I doubt it.
2016-05-25 02:18:55 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You stated the problem,when you said you 5000 miles in 3 years.
I have seen this on engs ,I have rebuilt,The answer is you don"t drive car far enough,no matter what brand of oil you use.
I have removed sludge from oil pan on cars that are driven short hops.You will not see this on cars that are driven distance of 25 miles or more.The reason,you start car,there is heat meets cold & you have condensation,short drives will have more,therefore moisture in pan turn to sludge,on longer drives moisture evaporates,You don"t need to fix something that isn"t broken,Remedy,when you start car run eng. longer--longer drives will remove condensation.This will show up more in colder weather.
2007-01-16 09:17:13 · answer #5 · answered by section hand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you putting any kind of oil additive in with
your oil & what type of oil consumption are you ex-
periancing?
Is the truck blowing smoke or steam???
How often between oil changes.
Narrow things down for some of the more qualified
out there to answer.
2007-01-16 07:32:30 · answer #6 · answered by huppercupper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well that could be the problem that the head gasket is leaking but what is the temperature outside? and yes if the head gasket is leaking it could cause the antifreeze to leak into the engine.
2007-01-16 07:26:01 · answer #7 · answered by michaelclettenberg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check that your using the correct grade oil for the relative temps and ensure that the breather s are all clear
regards blue
2007-01-16 07:46:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Transmission could be going out..
I have a ford Winstar and that is happening with mine
they say my trany is going out..
Any of your gears slipping?
If so get it checked out!
2007-01-16 07:24:55 · answer #9 · answered by broekgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you loosing antifreeze from your radiator? If you are, it could be coolant. If not, It could just be condensation.
2007-01-16 07:34:32 · answer #10 · answered by smoke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋