Thick mucusy sludge oil

Asked by Guru7KJMG Jun 15, 2020 at 08:03 PM about the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Looked under oil cap and there was thick yellow
sludge. No other problems. Just thick and yellow
kind of like banana pudding? Anyone have an
answer?

2 Answers

40,120

That is usually from condensation building up in the oil. It's usually from driving short trips in your car not allowing the engine to fully warm up. Go for a good 30min drive on the highway at least once a week. it should clear up. It also could be a clogged or restricted PCV valve or hoses, a head gasket problem, or the engine is running too cold due to a stuck open thermostat.

2 people found this helpful.

This is from moisture. Make sure you PCV is working properly and that the coolant level is not dropping. Short trips where the car never warms up will contribute to moisture build up in the engine.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    munron
    Reputation
    8,130
  • #2
    John Carson
    Reputation
    2,270
  • #3
    MoGo
    Reputation
    1,980
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Impala
9 Great Deals out of 130 listings starting at $4,888
Used Toyota Corolla
150 Great Deals out of 2,284 listings starting at $2,699
Used Ford Mustang
51 Great Deals out of 1,662 listings starting at $5,977
Used Honda Civic
175 Great Deals out of 4,082 listings starting at $440
Used Chevrolet Malibu
48 Great Deals out of 1,071 listings starting at $2,495
Used Honda Accord
52 Great Deals out of 997 listings starting at $2,995
Used Chevrolet Corvette
24 Great Deals out of 667 listings starting at $10,989
Used Chevrolet Colorado
37 Great Deals out of 1,211 listings starting at $4,995
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
201 Great Deals out of 8,235 listings starting at $6,995
Used Chevrolet HHR
13 listings starting at $3,999
Used Lexus IS
19 Great Deals out of 414 listings starting at $4,400
Used Chevrolet Equinox
96 Great Deals out of 3,375 listings starting at $1,695
Used Ford Explorer
71 Great Deals out of 2,016 listings starting at $3,333

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.