Gunge under filler cap

graphite58 · 11-02-2007, 19:41

I have a felicia with a 1.6 engine.
When i checked the fluids today I noticed a lot of gunge on the oil filler cap and on looking at it closer there was a lot in the top of the engine.
The oil on the dipstick is fine - still looks new and the water has no sign of any oil in it.
The car runs fine and does not boil.
Do I need to worry about the gunge? I know 1.3 engines can produce gunge but I thought that 1.6 engines were not prone to it.
Thanks

Lummox · 11-02-2007, 19:44

Its probably just condensation in the cam cover.

bobob · 11-02-2007, 23:55

all engines are prone to it if you only do short journeys,
do you only do short journeys?

skoda.fr · 12-02-2007, 04:17

is it beige'y' mucky goo?

graphite58 · 12-02-2007, 13:39

Yes it is beige coloured - I am only worried because there is so much of it

skoda.fr · 12-02-2007, 19:34

then i am quite sure as already said its just condensation.

Oil does seperate and forms that sludgy film. Change the oil and filter.

* i do this might get shouted at but........ when empty run the engine for about 20secs to get all old oil out, with drain plug and filter off. causes a mess a bit too. Then put in some new oil, the filter and drain plug. Just a bit of new mind. Run the car again and empty once more (hence only a little oil) That should have got all the old out 99.1% anyway.

Use a good quality oil and see from there. Very importatnt you dont over fill the oil too (dont mean you are stupid, we all do it thinking thats good for the engine..... it so is not).

If you are worried about head gasket or block, you'll notice duff performance and a slightly white exhaust fumes. *awaits an expert to correct me

give it a go and let us know

dorimower · 12-02-2007, 19:34

Hello,
My W reg 1.6Glxi generally has the gunge on the oil filler cap...It only gets a 5 mile daily run to work and back....if it gets a longer run then this condensation? effect clears...only to return following the short work runs again...
...touchwood....it has never ever used a drop of oil.

All the best,
Clive.

11-02-2007, 19:41	#1
graphite58 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Gunge under filler cap I have a felicia with a 1.6 engine. When i checked the fluids today I noticed a lot of gunge on the oil filler cap and on looking at it closer there was a lot in the top of the engine. The oil on the dipstick is fine - still looks new and the water has no sign of any oil in it. The car runs fine and does not boil. Do I need to worry about the gunge? I know 1.3 engines can produce gunge but I thought that 1.6 engines were not prone to it. Thanks

11-02-2007, 19:44	#2
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,403 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	Re: Gunge under filler cap Its probably just condensation in the cam cover. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

11-02-2007, 23:55	#3
bobob Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 560 Thanks: 12 Thanked 56 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Gunge under filler cap all engines are prone to it if you only do short journeys, do you only do short journeys?

12-02-2007, 04:17	#4
skoda.fr Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: france Posts: 373 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Gunge under filler cap is it beige'y' mucky goo? __________________ MY Attitude YOUR problem

12-02-2007, 13:39	#5
graphite58 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Gunge under filler cap Yes it is beige coloured - I am only worried because there is so much of it

12-02-2007, 19:34	#6
skoda.fr Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: france Posts: 373 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Gunge under filler cap then i am quite sure as already said its just condensation. Oil does seperate and forms that sludgy film. Change the oil and filter. * i do this might get shouted at but........ when empty run the engine for about 20secs to get all old oil out, with drain plug and filter off. causes a mess a bit too. Then put in some new oil, the filter and drain plug. Just a bit of new mind. Run the car again and empty once more (hence only a little oil) That should have got all the old out 99.1% anyway. Use a good quality oil and see from there. Very importatnt you dont over fill the oil too (dont mean you are stupid, we all do it thinking thats good for the engine..... it so is not). If you are worried about head gasket or block, you'll notice duff performance and a slightly white exhaust fumes. *awaits an expert to correct me give it a go and let us know __________________ MY Attitude YOUR problem

12-02-2007, 19:34	#7
dorimower Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Gunge under filler cap Hello, My W reg 1.6Glxi generally has the gunge on the oil filler cap...It only gets a 5 mile daily run to work and back....if it gets a longer run then this condensation? effect clears...only to return following the short work runs again... ...touchwood....it has never ever used a drop of oil. All the best, Clive. Last edited by dorimower; 12-02-2007 at 19:42.

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