Third Oil Change - Need to Diagnose Build Up On Oil Filter Housing

TecklenburgVW said:

I completed my third oil change several weeks ago. If you want to read my oil analysis head here and check out post number three in the thread:



http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12260



This time around I did notice something on my oil filter housing; it was a build up of white gunk where the gasket sat:



https://www.dropbox.com/s/juqx1dcex7uxt8t/20161024_164227.jpg?dl=0





Any ideas on what we're seeing here? I never observed this during my previous two oil changes.

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greggles said:

Anything under oil filter cap or around top of dipstick?

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Chronic said:

Looks like water or condensation in the oil
Milky or creamy colour usually means that

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The Fed said:

Well, you changed the oil, and you still have plenty of warranty, so I would just check on it next time. And like was said, keep and eye out for milky buildup on your oil cap and dipstick. I had an old jeep with an internal coolant leak that had it on the dipstick. Very noticeable.

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phaphaphooey said:

What are your driving habits? Do you take many short trips that do not allow the oil to get up to temp?

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The Fed said:

I had an old jeep with an internal coolant leak that had it on the dipstick. Very noticeable.

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