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Before you call the tow truck... (archive)
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Posted by Scottie San Jose 84_745i 85_535i on December 23, 2001 at 20:35:33:

In Reply to: white deposite on dip stick? posted by Gregg on December 23, 2001 at 17:13:08:

Are you loosing coolant?
Do you get white smoke, esp on startup?
Have checked for a simple vacuum leak?

What I'm getting at is that it could be other things besides a blown gasket. If you are in a cold climate, it is normal to have some condensation in the engine oil. If you have a bad water leak, your oil may look muddy like chocolate.

Scottie

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