That's normally enough to boil my condensation off. Wipe any mayo off the stick and go for another run, to see if it forms again.Oh- Orpington to Westerham is 11 miles. Did a round trip of about 25 miles in all.
Went for a spin in the mgf this morning enjoying breakfast at Westerham- Kent. (Very nice roads for a fast winter spin.) Came back, and before putting the car back in the garage, thought I would check the oil and water. (Did a fluids change 6 weeks ago and have rarely used the car in the snow of the last month). When I lifted the dipstick, I noted a creamy white substance on the stick. Feared the worse and unscrewed the oil cap. Looked clean and all fine. Then dipped a rag all the way to the bottom of the coolant tank and that was fine. However, I fear I may have a slight split in the head gasket. Can someone confirm symptoms, or is there a chance that the oil goes this pale colour in the extreme cold of the last few weeks- and I just need to use the car more? (I may be clutching at straws.)
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Took it for a 32 mile spin and brought it home. (Internal heater, gauges and performance all fine.) Dip stick almost completely fine, but the 'bulb' on the end has a trace of 'mayo'. Could be the condensation that folks have spoken of, but have emailed Saint Russell to confirm or deny. Feeling slightly more positive today (and there are great twisty-turny roads to enjoy!)