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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 7:44 AM
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The other day I was adding some oil to my 2002 Impala LS and when I looked under the oil cap I saw a creamy mustard colored type residue under the cap. Does anyone know what that may mean?
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 8:41 AM
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a lot of engine's with a few miles on them that do not get driven enough to fully warm up seam to get a build up there and the valve covers .the moisture in the crankcase is not getting purged out with the blow buy gasses it's a natural thing with age ,do you do a lot of city driving and short hop's ?do you change the oil on a regular scedule to help keep it clean inside

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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 5:38 PM
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Yes. It's moisture build up from the oil not getting hot enough to evaporate the moisture due to short trips and colder weather. Nothing wrong.
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