Chappy5107 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I have a 05 LGT, with160k. Was changing the v.c. Gaskets today and doing an oil change and found that my oil was very milky. The car does not overheat, and no power loss. Can not seem to figure out where it's coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wurkenman Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I would be looking at the head gasket. If you woke up today, you have another chance to do it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy5107 Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Wouldn't I have oil in my coolant with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Not alway's. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy5107 Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Max, are you leaning to head gaskets too? Shouldn't I be overheating. I did change oil cooler oring. And I checked the cooler today it was a hair lose so I tightened it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripemeat Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 milk oil = water mixing. get a headgasket tester kit at an autoparts store, it's quick, cheap and easy to do to test for exhaust gases in the coolant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Any coolant loss...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon OBXT Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 How far is your commute? If it's short it could just be that you're never getting it hot enough to sweat out condensation from the night before which ends up emulsifying with the oil creating the milk appearance. What's it look like on the stick? You could always send a sample to Blackstone and see what's really in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackPearl Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 milk oil = water mixing. get a headgasket tester kit at an autoparts store, it's quick, cheap and easy to do to test for exhaust gases in the coolant. How far is your commute? If it's short it could just be that you're never getting it hot enough to sweat out condensation from the night before which ends up emulsifying with the oil creating the milk appearance. What's it look like on the stick? You could always send a sample to Blackstone and see what's really in it. Self proclaimed PNW Craiglist find of the day Champion, April 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 How far is your commute? If it's short it could just be that you're never getting it hot enough to sweat out condensation from the night before which ends up emulsifying with the oil creating the milk appearance. What's it look like on the stick? You could always send a sample to Blackstone and see what's really in it. Beat me to it. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy5107 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 I drive about 40 miles round trip, coolant level is still good. No smoke. I'm from Tennessee and lately it's been Latoya rain and sub 40 weather. But drive about 200 miles on new oil change and no signs of water on the stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Keep an eye on the oil every day or two. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy5107 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 That's my plan, I'm hoping its either condensation, or that oil cooler being loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coblue Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 What size socket do you need for the cooler bolt? Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 24mm deep I got mine from Harbor Fright, comes in a kit for about $20.00, or it may have come from Northern tools. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coblue Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Thx, last thing to remove before I split the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I have a 05 LGT, with160k. Was changing the v.c. Gaskets today and doing an oil change and found that my oil was very milky. The car does not overheat, and no power loss. Can not seem to figure out where it's coming from. If you don't drive the car long enough to boil the water/condensation out of the oil, you'll find a tan color stuff around the oil system. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy5107 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 update, no coolant/water as developed yet, with over 1500 miles on oil change.... so guessing it was just condensation after all.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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