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what causes a milky condition in oil from my dipstick reading..? 92 318iS 171k miles car sits outside in carport SoCal...is rarely driven...has been 2 years since last oil change..I assume condensation..? should I use 15/40 diesel oil ? 10/40 or 20w/50 conventional..? I won't use synthetic on this high mileage engine...
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05-31-2013, 03:24 AM
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If the engine coolant and engine oil are not mixing, it is condensation.
BMW engins need to be driven. Short trips and lack of driving can cause condensation to build up inside the engine crankcase. - Nick |
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