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mml4

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Joined: Dec 31, 2003
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Oil waxing on dipstick
Original Message Jan 28, 2005 6:09 pm

Richie stated in another thread that he noticed a white waxy substance on his engines dipstick. Same material observed on mine . This is always present regardless of engine manufacture and the oil used . Only seen on snow throwers so I am pretty sure it is temperature relatsd. What is it and does it cause any trouble?

Marc

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Blue9R

Location: Illinois
Joined: Dec 20, 2003
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Re: Oil waxing on dipstick
Reply #13 Jan 29, 2005 11:38 am

Yep, Marc, it's nice to see all the old gang from WTB here on the new Abby's forum.

It's come a long way in just a couple of short months & has achieved most of the features of a full fledged forum!

Richie

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Location: Long Island, New York
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Re: Oil waxing on dipstick
Reply #14 Jan 29, 2005 12:41 pm

Blue9R wrote:

Hi mml4,

Sometimes this accumulation on a dipstick is referred to as "mayonnaise" & is actually a form of sludge. At times it can drag the dye out of some motor oils & actually take on an orange or red tint.

Hi Blue,

That is exactly how I'd decribe it and exactly what it looks like

Richie

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