A nasty suprise

zr2ee · Apr 14, 2012

I was going over my truck today and decided to snap some shots of an issue i've been having

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...AJU/d0ExlrQS9oo/s1276/IMG_20120414_141217.jpg
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-...AI8/gMPZ8QJUU-0/s1276/IMG_20120414_141156.jpg

like fire and ice....but....with oil and water, in my cap and my catch can. I'm hoping for now that it's condensation build up but i'll find out when after i get my truck back from the shop for tune up and suspension rebuild.

Anyone else had issues with this?

Torspd · Apr 14, 2012

You definitely aren't the first. There have been similar threads of the same findings.

outlaw7 · Apr 14, 2012

I've heard its pretty normal on the 1gr especially if your operating times are minimal. My operating times are very minimal and I have yet to see this on my rig?

blackx-runner · Apr 14, 2012

I get a little bit of the foamy crap on my oil cap, but never that much.

black_120 · Apr 15, 2012

looks like its time for a head gasket? Hopefully its fine, but its not looking very promising.

Xcars_onfireR · Apr 15, 2012

it is a common issue for lots of cars, most cases its just moister in the crank case that mixes with the oil. try and let the engine reach operating temp b4 turning it off. a head gasket would be worse case scenario

KETCHUP · Apr 15, 2012

Have u noticed any loss of coolant?

butters607 · Apr 15, 2012

If your losing any amount of coolant I would check it out further

zr2ee · Apr 15, 2012

i have heard about it happening with short commutes which mine mostly are to work and back about 7 miles each way, but my coolant resevoir was empty along with my power steering resevoir when i checked it. i topped off both and will be keeping an eye out for leaks, if there are any hopefully it's just the T-stat but i have yet to notice any spots under the truck. Truck runs fine and oil looks normal last change i did.

redarkx · Apr 15, 2012

Definatly keep an eye on the coolant level. Hopefully it's just the short commute though.

102nd7 · Apr 15, 2012

I wouldnt be to concerned my trucks done that ever since I got it in 2010. Still running strong

JiNsEiGaNaI · Apr 15, 2012

ur truck makes mustard!!! but i never heard of this issue before

holddeez08RR · Apr 15, 2012

zr2ee said:
i have heard about it happening with short commutes which mine mostly are to work and back about 7 miles each way, but my coolant resevoir was empty along with my power steering resevoir when i checked it. i topped off both and will be keeping an eye out for leaks, if there are any hopefully it's just the T-stat but i have yet to notice any spots under the truck. Truck runs fine and oil looks normal last change i did.

If your reservoir was empty, you could have easily overheated your engine which can cause the heads to warp (worst case scenario) as well as blow your head gasket. You will not notice any leaks on the outside of the engine, the leak will usually be from the combustion chamber to the water jacket.

PreXRunner89 · Apr 15, 2012

Most likely just condensation. Seen it all the time at the dealership

Grumpy · Apr 15, 2012

Take her out for some exercise on weekend or take the scenic route/long cuts after work.:burnout2:

zr2ee · Apr 16, 2012

JiNsEiGaNaI said:
ur truck makes mustard!!! but i never heard of this issue before

lol it does, i wouldn't put it on your sandwich though.

If your reservoir was empty, you could have easily overheated your engine which can cause the heads to warp (worst case scenario) as well as blow your head gasket. You will not notice any leaks on the outside of the engine, the leak will usually be from the combustion chamber to the water jacket.

my resevoir was empty but my temps never went above normal operation so my radiator still had quite a bit of fluid.

Take her out for some exercise on weekend or take the scenic route/long cuts after work.

i've been doing a bit of driving lately as i haven't been able to get up to full boost and my wastegate isn't sounding off as normal so i've been trying to isolate possible boost leaks. it will peak about 8 psi where i want it at partial throttle but only holds around 5-6 at WOT and my boost controller is about maxed out. i didn't really feel any slop in the turbine last when i checked it but it seemed a little more stiff than normal so it might be coming time for a rebuild.

BSP06XRU · Apr 16, 2012

Similar thread HERE.
Good luck and keep us posted! :top:

zr2ee · Apr 16, 2012

awesome thanks for the link, i tried a search but must have missed this one. i'm going to have the mechanic rebuilding my suspension flush my coolant since i'm getting close to the 100,000 mark anyways and make sure there's nothing funky showing up....might as well throw in some engine ice if i'm already there :biggrin:. also i have a catch can that is evacuated to a valve on my exhaust, should be holding negetive pressure or at least neutral pressure on my crankcase but i'll have to see if the valve is still operational.

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