Baileys in the Oil?

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Mon 23 Jun 2003 13:28
Baileys in the Oil? - mtb
Vauxhall Astra 1.6 1999. It has been suggested that I have water in the oil. On inspection there is a coating of a baileys coloured liquid when engine oil cap removed. Engine is also making funny noises. Help what is it, what should I do?
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Mon 23 Jun 2003 13:34
Baileys in the Oil? - james_60
Hi

How much is the car used

and how many miles do you drive when it is used does it get regular runs that are faster than lets say 50mph

Regards
J Stephenson
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Mon 23 Jun 2003 13:47
Baileys in the Oil? - David Lacey
It's probably emulsified water in the oil making its presence felt in the coolest part of the engine....

Suggest an oil change/oil flush together with a new filter - and a decent run a week to get the engine nice and hot to enable it to get rid of this contaminant
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Mon 23 Jun 2003 16:06
Baileys in the Oil? - mmm-five
If you do flush the 'baileys/mayonaise' out remember to check the oil/water again regularly as this could be the first signs of a leaking head gasket (i.e. water getting from cooling channels to oil bearing channels)!
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Tue 24 Jun 2003 18:50
Baileys in the Oil? - NormanB
Are you sure your engine is reaching operating temperature - i.e. thermostat OK?
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Thu 26 Jun 2003 19:12
Baileys in the Oil? - xylophone
Sounds like cylinder head gasket admitting what it shouldn't to the engine oil
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