2000 Vauxhall Corsa mayonnaise on oil cap

2000 VAUXHALL CORSA
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NICOLA.GORMLEY2
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2000 Vauxhall Corsa 57800 miles

hello,

i am wondering is it safe to drive my car after discovering mayonnaise on oil cap,what could this indicate, i got my car serviced in november which included an oil change,and its due its mot on 11 march
Mar 2, 2010 at 12:14 AM
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DAVE H
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have the engine compression tested, milky residue on the oil filler cap and oil/milky substance in coolant tank are signs of headgasket failure
Mar 7, 2010 at 7:47 PM
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