Hey guys, I just change my oil on my 02 qc ram w the 4.7L in it, I pulled the oil fill cap off and it had a tannish color sludge/foam stuff on it I then pulled the little plastic tube out and it also had the same stuff on it. I watched the oil drain as I always do and it did not appear to have any coolant in it, but none the less could this be a head gasket issue or just an oil foaming issue?? Any help would be appreciated.

 

Relax champ, no need to worry, this is normal. I use Mobil 1 synthetic, and i encountered the same problem.
I contacted Mobil 1, as well as this forum about this issue. Everyone advised that it's condensation in the engine. basically, you're not letting the engine run long enough. Believe me, i was a little troubled, when i first saw it underneath the engine oil fill cap. But everyone said it's normal....At ease champ...all is well.

 

yes, this is simply condensation, and nothing to be worried about.

 

Man you made my day, I was worried bout it, I guess I should start taking the long way to work since I only live 3 miles from there. thanks again for the info. I can start to relax again, Jeremey.

 

No problem. That's the reason for this forum, we all help each other out here...One big DODGE FAMILY...

 

I agree with the others that this isn't a real issue. You might want to check TSB's though, I recall for my old 2000 Dakota w/a 4.7L there was a TSB about the same thing. It was related to a baffle or something (again, check the TSB as my memory is obviously a little fuzzy). I took the truck to the dealer and showed 'em the TSB, they gave me the usual crap about how TSB's are just advisories, then fixed it and no more foam....

 

As mentioned, just condensation. You should be able to pull the baffle out and wipe it all down to get rid of it.