My 2004 VW Golf has yellow sludge on the oil cap. Lube shop says it is moisture in the oil from lack of idling?

Question 1
My 2004 VW Golf has yellow sludge on the oil cap. Lube shop says it is moisture in the oil from lack of idling?...  

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1)   I bet they are wrong. Most likely you have other issues going on. I'll bet coolant is getting in to crank case. At best, I would guess head gasket and it get worse from there. Cracked head or block. Sorry. My recommendation is engine flush and sell. - Mark

2)   Take it to a professional, it sounds like a considerable amount of water is mixing with the oil, a telltale sign of a bad head gasket. Your car is a bit new for that though, so it may possibly be considered a manufacturing fault. Ask the dealer you bought it from, but be aware that they may not want to take the blame. - Mr B

3)   it is moisture that condenses on the highest/coldest point. It is normal (yet annoying) to see this in VW engines. - cant_think_of_1

4)   You've maybe misunderstand them. This "mayonnaise" forms under the oil cap with engines that don't warm up enough, often through short journeys or excessive idling. Engines that get thoroughly warm rarely display this trait.

It's a mixture of condensation and oil mist. You may wish to check your thermostat is working properly and letting the engine warm up.

I'm assuming your coolant isn't disappearing - that together with the mayo could be the signs of a head gasket failing. - Bardic

5)   What engine is this?
Do you drive only short journeys or long journeys.
Has the correct grade of oil been used?
A yellow sludge is normal on vws that are only driven on short journeys due to a build up in condensation.
When the vehicle is driven on long journeys the engine reaches operating temperature for a long time burning off any moisture from the oil. If you still get sludge then you have a underlying problem possibly oil cooler or head gasket failure. - turboextreme


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Question 2
which is a better color car?...  i have a silver vw beetle now and i hate the color.
i cant decide between a darker red,black,or a light yellow?
i need a poll of answers!

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1)   What a racist thing to ask. - Dr. Ruth Westheimer Ed.D.

2)   Go with black. Red and yellow cars get pulled over by the police alot more than any other car color. Or be different and have it painted like orange or pink and make it a one of a kind. Not always a bad thing to be different. - Hawk147

3)   why would you want another beetle? Kinda cool when it came out (in like 2000?). Now just weird n round n old n unchanged. If you like VW get a golf. - Alex

4)   VW RED SPICE what a sensational colour - Barking_Dog


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Question 3
please rate my pumpkin!? (any vw lovers?)?...  what do u think of my pumkin, not scary i know. maybe a little scary that ive got so much time on my hands to create such things! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4490315&id=692130089#/photo.php?pid=4490231&id=692130089

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1)   Oh but peace is scary!

Very nicely done - a good 9/10 - Cjok

2)   ITS GREAT BEST ONE IVE SEEN! Though Im at school, I cant go on Facebook. - Kelly N

3)   I'm not vDub lover but that is very good - Timbo is here

4)   10/10 for the image although 0/10 for scaryness - Phil


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Question 4
Is the VW Golf hatchback a good car for sleeping in?...  I'm considering a 2002 Golf and am planning on taking a few car camping trips... anyone with experience sleeping in one or any tips for making it comfy are greatly appreciated! :)

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1)   Get a tent, it will be much more comfortable. - djaca70

2)   No. It is too short and you would not be able to have any other items in the car at the same time. Perhaps a Jetta or Passat wagon, but not a Golf. - eten_23

3)   I had two Type 3 station wagons(old air cooled models) and when the back seat was folded down it made a flat surface big enough for a 6" length (diagonally)which made it okay for the sleeping bag.
I also had the early Rabbit(4 door) which is the precursor to the Golf(the only thing different was the lettering). but nothing in it seemed to flatten out that long. The best one could do for length is the passenger seat and that really is up to you whether you can sleep at that incline. Really, when you go to look at it, do not have them just mouth off the words it can do this and that. Make them do it and try it out for fit(just like you were trying out a pair of shoes). Then you know - the Horses Butt


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Question 5
should i take the bumers off my 73 karmann ghia?...  i m doing body work to my car and i not sure if i should shave the bumper holes. i ve already shaved the door handles

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1)   Why not , if done properly will look very SMOOTH - Barking_Dog

2)   I would, but I like to weld.
I like the look of shaved Ghias - Rod Knocker

3)   I Like the details..would never take off the bumpers...
Maybe I'm Gay..ehuheuheuheuheue

Hey would we see some pictures? =D - Sun


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