[rob evans]

Doing a normal oil/water check today,i noticed that inside the oil cap there were very small drops of water(like perspiration). i have had this before when the day has been hot and once its wipped dry it stays that way for ages...The thing is ,there never is much when this happens and its not very often,is this the start of a problem or is it normal for the 4.6.. I know that water there is not right but dose it get a little condensation know and then or is this bad.

 

[v8kenny]

Are you doing a lot of short journeys ?
Sounds like condensation building up and not getting a chance to evaporate cos the engine aint that hot
The fact that there is no oil mixed with it is a good sign - I wouldn't be worrying about it

 

[rob evans]

Are you doing a lot of short journeys ?
Sounds like condensation building up and not getting a chance to evaporate cos the engine aint that hot
The fact that there is no oil mixed with it is a good sign - I wouldn't be worrying about it

yes most journeys are under 10 miles round trip. when i went to anglesey (125miles) there was nothing going down or comming back.. No oil mixed it at all just tiney water droplets ..not lossing any water check it most days ,it takes no water at all and have not topped up with all in last 6 months(check every week).