2000 Ford F150 possible head gasket??

2000 FORD F-150
86,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FORDJOHNDEERE
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When i took off my oil cap from the fill tube there was a milky color substance on the bottom of the cap and around the inside of the fill tube but when i checked the dipstick it looked normal? I have just switched to synthetic oil so i was wondering if that could be what it was or if it could possibly be a head gasket?
Jan 3, 2008 at 11:08 AM
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BLACKOP555
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that is usually a sign of a bad headgasket, sorry to say.
Jan 3, 2008 at 11:45 AM
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STRAILER
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Yes the head gasket sounds bad, but these tow guides can help confirm it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolantantifreeze-in-the-engine-oil


Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Dec 18, 2024 at 4:59 AM
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