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Re: 'Oil Gelling' a.k.a. Sludge
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 2/22/2002 6 Replies

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Jason,

Gelling and sludging are two different things. Sludge is caused by water and dirt/rust contamination brought on by low operating temps, short-trip driving, neglected oil changes, and possibly... Login to read more.

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