1973Auto 80 #1 Posted February 13, 2008 Hello all. My 12 hp Kohler has oil that is creamy white. Not all the oil but the end of the dip stick has this on it. I know this means something, but don't remember what. It has been VERY cold in my parts lately. -20 wind chill, and lows around 0. Would this have something to do with it, or is this sign of something more serious. Or would just an oil change take care of this. Thanks. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,240 #2 Posted February 13, 2008 It means there is water in the oil. Change the oil and check again. If you use the tractor for snow blowing or plowing a little water can get in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #3 Posted February 13, 2008 Karl is right...sounds like some moisture in the oil...since it's an air cooled engine will rule out a coolant leak. If the tractor had sat for a while it can build up condensation in the crank case that will cause this too. Like Karl says...just do an oil change & keep an eye on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #4 Posted February 13, 2008 If you have been running the tractor in this cold weather, the heat inside the engine will cause the condensation that Stephen mentioned. Running them for short periods of time and not allowing the engine to reach full operating temperature will make the problem worse. (you'll still get condensation regardless, but the heat will burn more of the moisture out of the oil.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1973Auto 80 #5 Posted February 13, 2008 Thanks all. We've been getting a lot of snow the past week along with sub zero temps and blowing snow, gusts around 40 mph. (South of Buffalo NY) I have noticed snow under the hood and around the gas tank. I think some snow was also around the oil tube, so when it melted it may have run down it. Iol change on the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #6 Posted February 13, 2008 uh... ehr.... eh..... I hope this is not prohibited (Karl, let me know) but here is a pretty good discussion of just this phenomena from another site... http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/t...3722399.html?18 uh.. I hope that helps 8) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,240 #7 Posted February 13, 2008 Got no issues with linking to another site with good information. It is MUCH better than copying the information and creating a new post here. It's always best to give credit where credit is due even if it's on another site! Good link, thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #8 Posted February 13, 2008 Got no issues with linking to another site with good information. It is MUCH better than copying the information and creating a new post here. It's always best to give credit where credit is due even if it's on another site! Good link, thank you! Karl is right, that's good info and we should acknowledged the link. Now, when it comes to blame, we also want to pass it on.... :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #9 Posted February 13, 2008 on what Terry said :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #10 Posted February 14, 2008 Thanks guys. The site is growing so fast that we newbies need to be cautious. Your replies reassure me once again that this place rocks!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
