Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick - White/Brown Substance

Article No. 85-10-11


OIL DIPSTICK OR FILL CAP COATED WITH WHITE/BROWN COLORED RESIDUE PRESENT, (1.6L)

FORD 1984-85 ESCORT, EXP

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1984-85 LYNX

A white-brown colored substance may collect on the oil dipstick or inside the fill cap during operation in long periods of extremely cold temperatures (with no loss of engine coolant).

This condition is normal and due to the internal vent system of the engine, care should be taken so it is not misdiagnosed as an internal coolant leak.

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