tripplec
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- 2009 Explorer LTD AWD
I was about to do an oil change after just under 3000km. The last oil was dino oil changed when we go this X Sport which we ran for just over 2000km. The oil level had not changed but I noticed it was quite dark on the dipstick, more so than normal. I was likely the Penzoil Full Synthetic detergents cleaning out buildup in the block. Anyway an oil and filter is the cheapest maintenance and you can never change it too often. But when I pulled the fill cap I noticed the tan sludge build-up as see in photos I hope to attach. We have had a wild ride with temp this winter going down to near -30C and up to 7 or 8 above Celcius. There has been mostly shorter runs on this with several continuous 200 or 100km runs this winter.
Having changed oils for decades some build up I have seen but not continuously nor this much. Might be the nature of this engine with moisture build-up or condensation in the engine from a number of short runs. But I am on top of it and wonder if any of you have seen this (assuming you're also changing your own oil) I had a Wix filter in as well.
Thx
PS: I seem I am not allowed to post attachments as stating in posting rules. Bummer eh... so photos in vain. Since when is an engine part X rated?
Having changed oils for decades some build up I have seen but not continuously nor this much. Might be the nature of this engine with moisture build-up or condensation in the engine from a number of short runs. But I am on top of it and wonder if any of you have seen this (assuming you're also changing your own oil) I had a Wix filter in as well.
Thx
PS: I seem I am not allowed to post attachments as stating in posting rules. Bummer eh... so photos in vain. Since when is an engine part X rated?