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Re: 'Oil Gelling' a.k.a. Sludge
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 2/22/2002

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While it is true that excess moisture in a crankcase can cause sludge, engine temp does not need to get 212 degrees to facilitate H2O evaporation. A more probable cause would be internal coolant leaka... Login to read more.