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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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my oil cap looked like snot on the inside, dad said it means water got in it or something he said might be a head gasket but there are no other signs showing this...
 
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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Pretty normal in cooler weather, it's condensation that doesn't boil off. A 180º t-stat makes it worse.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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alright thanks, i just never seen it with my 99 5.2 dakota, i run regular oil in the 5.2 and synthetic in the 2004 4.7
 
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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check the pvc valve. it keeps the moisture out.
 
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