Anybody else get the peanut butter in oil fill tube?

[Mlayman89]

Iv only had the rig for a week or so, I feel like Iv heard about this issue in my quick lube days but can’t remeber If it’s common or not. I haven’t changed the oil and the sticker says Iv for another 1k miles before due. Oil level is full and oil from the dipstick doesn’t look like peanut Butter only in the fill tub, any suggestions ?

 

[ynpmoose]

Not uncommon, and not really anything on concern, especially in cold climates and/or if you take a lot of short trips. It's essentially collected condensate. Long trips where the engine is at full temp for at least 30-60+ minutes will reduce this.

If it starts showing up on the dipstick, oil looks milky, or if coolant level drops and oil level rises without visible external leaks, then you've likely got coolant in the oil, which is a major issue.

 

[sjwelds]

What he said. I dd an 06 F-150 and I live less than 2 miles from work. If I don't take it on longer trips once in awhile to warm it up good and proper, I will get that stuff under the fill cap.

Take it on a good long drive and look again.

 

[John Christopher]

Get yourself some jelly and 2 slicers of bread and make a sandwich. Lol The guys above have it diagnosed.

 

[deweysmith]

Just another +1, just changed my oil yesterday, dont usually have it but in the winter with the cold it had a bunch of it. Normal.

 

[Mlayman89]

Ok awesome, ya I just drive to to work and back which is only 10 mins. Appreciate the help guys! Now to figure out this loud clicking from that back that goes away after 10mph

 

[JExpedition07]

I get it in winter too. I wouldn’t grab jelly and make a sandwich though, I normally eat it like pudding, grab a tea spoon and enjoy!

 

[Virginia Gentry]

And, all your replies, is why I read this Forum. Love the answers seasoned with a little humor. Thank you, guys!

 

[NASCAR Mike]

It's condensation in the oil. Everyone here is correct. If you run the truck longer the condensation will burn off.

When I empty the JLT oil separator from my 5.0 Mustang the top is black oil and the bottom 1/8 inch is milky white fluid so I know it's condensation there too.