1969 Chevy Chevelle Engine Oil

1969 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE
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TOMMYBOI07
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1969 Chevy Chevelle V8 Two Wheel Drive Manual

I found a creamy silver substance on my dipstick and in the oil. What would cause this? If i'm not mistaken this is a serious problem, correct?
May 24, 2010 at 11:48 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, Are you loosing any coolant? and do you do mainly short trips on average?

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May 25, 2010 at 1:23 AM
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No, i am not losing any coolant at all. Yes, i am taking it on short trips because i found that silver substance in the oil and i do not want to cause any more damage. I've been told it could be crank bearings, or the crankshaft. The oil is not creamy like milk. Its just got a silver substance in it.
Jul 12, 2010 at 8:51 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there.

I would change the oil & filter and take an oil sample to get it analysed, trucking Co's and larger fleets often have this test done, now as i am in Australia i do not know who would do this where you live, but i would be contacting a major truck repairer and asking who they use for oil analysis.

mark (mhpautos)
Jul 12, 2010 at 9:48 PM