What is this smurrie in my oilcap? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kikkegek · 12-11-2011, 12:59 PM

had to add some engine oil and found strange yellow smurrie in my oil cap?

any idea what that can be?

oldblue1968chevy · 12-11-2011, 01:21 PM

looks like water oil mixed millkshake..

broey · 12-11-2011, 01:58 PM

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71swb4x4 · 12-11-2011, 02:19 PM

Condensation.

Edit: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=condensation

rwhit57 · 12-11-2011, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Condensation.

Edit: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=condensation

This is the most likely cause. Check your PCV valve. If you do quite a bit of short range driving this will happen. Now if it's showing up on the dipstick it could be something more serious. That cap being extended off the cover is probably the cause, it doesn't get hot hot enough to burn off the condensation.

**hatzie** · 12-11-2011, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

condensation.

Edit: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=condensation

x2

jitteryguy · 12-11-2011, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwhit57

This is the most likely cause. Check your PCV valve. If you do quite a bit of short range driving this will happen. Now if it's showing up on the dipstick it could be something more serious. That cap being extended off the cover is probably the cause, it doesn't get hot hot enough to burn off the condensation.

X2, not uncomon at all if you take a lot of short trips. check it again next time you go for a long drive.

kikkegek · 12-11-2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Condensation.

Edit: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=condensation

thanks man! that thread just says it all.

BigBlocksRule · 12-11-2011, 05:38 PM

What the %^#$* is a "smurrie"?
Can you catch it from being with an unclean woman?
Can you feed it to your dog?
Does it sell by the pound or is it a volume sale commodity?
Does it have a shelf life?
Inquiring minds want to know!!!

What you have under your oil fill cap is an oil/water mix, generally caused by condensation. As long as your dipstick doesn't show it, your radiator stays full and oil looks good at change time, don't worry about it.

thesickc10 · 12-11-2011, 07:46 PM

im with the condensation folks i heard from someone once that it takes about 10 minutes of regular driving to get it all out

1LowToy · 12-11-2011, 08:37 PM

That smurie may be a blown head gasket but I'm leaning with the others that it being just condensation form not driving enough. Throw $20 at the fuel tank and go for a Sunday drive.

BTW: Smurrie is on the stock exhange and the stocks are doing quite well

INSIDIOUS '86 · 12-11-2011, 10:38 PM

also caused by intake sweating especially aluminum ones, due to the intake cooling dow faster and engine staying warm, much like fogy windows inside the cab

kikkegek · 12-13-2011, 02:48 PM

took it for a spin today and smurrie was gone wen I checked. thanks guys!

12-11-2011, 12:59 PM	#1
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12-11-2011, 02:19 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: What is this smurrie in my oilcap? Condensation. Edit: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=condensation __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-11-2011, 05:38 PM	#9
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: What is this smurrie in my oilcap? What the %^#$* is a "smurrie"? Can you catch it from being with an unclean woman? Can you feed it to your dog? Does it sell by the pound or is it a volume sale commodity? Does it have a shelf life? Inquiring minds want to know!!! What you have under your oil fill cap is an oil/water mix, generally caused by condensation. As long as your dipstick doesn't show it, your radiator stays full and oil looks good at change time, don't worry about it.

12-11-2011, 07:46 PM	#10
thesickc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New Hope, PA Posts: 279	Re: What is this smurrie in my oilcap? im with the condensation folks i heard from someone once that it takes about 10 minutes of regular driving to get it all out __________________ 1985 c10 355 th350 (working on 4 speed conversion to super t10) 1979 camaro 358 super t10 2003 f250 superchip slp exhaust

12-11-2011, 08:37 PM	#11
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: What is this smurrie in my oilcap? That smurie may be a blown head gasket but I'm leaning with the others that it being just condensation form not driving enough. Throw $20 at the fuel tank and go for a Sunday drive. BTW: Smurrie is on the stock exhange and the stocks are doing quite well

12-11-2011, 10:38 PM	#12
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: What is this smurrie in my oilcap? also caused by intake sweating especially aluminum ones, due to the intake cooling dow faster and engine staying warm, much like fogy windows inside the cab __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

12-13-2011, 02:48 PM	#13
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: What is this smurrie in my oilcap? took it for a spin today and smurrie was gone wen I checked. thanks guys! __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

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