I've had this problem for quite a while now.
The dipstick is always covered from top to bottum with oil that is milky. I'm not loosing any water and when I have the oil changed it looks fine. Is this condensation in the dipstick tube? It kinda makes it hard to read at times. Is there anything I can do to solve this?

Thanks
Highway

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85' D100
225cid
A833OD

Milky oil is a product of condensation of water in the engine and crankcase (unless you have coolant leaking in, but you say you don't). Do you livein a cold climate? Do you ever take your lant six out on the highway for a good long drive? Cold climates and lack of extended periods where the engine is hot can make condensation collect in your engine. Try changing your oil and filter, change your PCV valve and breather, then make sure to give your car at least on run a week where the motor gets hot enough to burn off all the excess moisture in the crankcase.

When you change the PCV valve, also make sure the hose and the "port" on the carb are not plugged up.

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Charrlie_S
65 Valiant 100 2dr post 170 turbo
66 Valiant Signet 170 nitrous
64 Valiant Signet
64 Valiant 4dr 170
64 Valiant 4dr 225

I replaced the PVC valve and Oil breather cap. The oil breather cap was gummed up pretty bad and the PVC valve I don't think has ever been changed. I also blew through the PVC line and it seems to be clear.
If it persists, I'll let you know.
Thanks for the help.

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A833OD

It's fixed!
Thanks guys.

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Well????????

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Charrlie_S
65 Valiant 100 2dr post 170 turbo
66 Valiant Signet 170 nitrous
64 Valiant Signet
64 Valiant 4dr 170
64 Valiant 4dr 225

Well 'what'?

I stated I replaced the PVC valve and also the oil breather cap. That fixed it and I also said 'thanks'.

What, you want a kiss on the cheek now, cause your S.O.L. on that one.

Just confused on what I missed......
and again thanks.

BTW - Charlie where are you from?

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85' D100
225cid
A833OD

If the dipstick is always covered from top to bottom with milky oil then it would not be fine when you changed it. also why did you post that remark to Charlie. Can you reply

I replaced the PVC valve the evening of the post. I've checked the dipstick several times since then and there has been no milky substance.

As of the remark to Charlie, it does seem to be a little on the 'smart' side. I do apologize if I offended him and anyone else. It was stated in a humorous tone. But I am curious of the "Well???", what was he asking?

And again I do apologize,
Highway

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85' D100
225cid
A833OD

Sorry. I answered the post about "Well????, but forgot to hit submit. What I meant was what fixed it. I missed the reply about what was done. No offense taken.
BTW it's not a kiss on the cheek I'm looking for.

I'm from Silver Springs, a little bit east of Ocala.

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Charrlie_S
65 Valiant 100 2dr post 170 turbo
66 Valiant Signet 170 nitrous
64 Valiant Signet
64 Valiant 4dr 170
64 Valiant 4dr 225

Awesome! I'm from Madison, 50 miles west of Lake City.
Yeah, I've heard about you Ocala boys.

I thought replacing the PVC valve had fixed it, but after Ron's reply I don't know.

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A833OD

Ok highway thats cool. When a problem comes up people like Charlie and others like to know if what you did solved the problem they then can put it in there database and if the same problem comes up then they can respond with a answer. Because we are Slanted Family we need to gain all of the knowledge for our family. Thanks Ron Parker









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Ron, I've only been a member for a few days but I'm very impressed. Probably, one of the best forums I've been to yet!

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225cid
A833OD

OK highway glad to here that. We are a Slanted Family and everybody is important here . Thanks for the reply. Ron Parker











Using A Tennessee Moonshiner To Burn A Bagel

The milky stuff on the dip stick is caused by excessive condensation within the engine. Excessive condensation is caused by short trips where the engine dosen't fully warm up. The cure is to take a long trip, where the engine fully warms up, and stays that way for a extended period of time. In this way the condensation boils off.

Changing the PCV and breather cap did not fix the problem. That may have fixed a "problem", but not the "milky stuff on dipstick" problem.