I have a mazda rx8 was getting an oil change they noticed a milky substance on dipstick what could it be

Asked by Missy Dec 03, 2013 at 04:42 PM about the 2004 Mazda RX-8 RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2004 mazda rx8 not running hot at all

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Shannon answered 10 years ago

I would change and keep a close check on it....got to be water but from were.. Did it ever run hot?

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Missy answered 10 years ago

On thanksgiving I cranked it and accidently turned off without letting it heat up worried that's why engine light came on I have a rotary engine 6speed

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Mike answered 10 years ago

The milky substanse like mayonese is oil mixed with water from the coolant system. Not good sign... From some where is leaking coolant liquid to the engine... Look also for the same milky stuff at the coolant cap...

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GuruS87HH answered 4 years ago

My New Mazda R-X 8 got into water and now is not starting, Waiting for the help before taking to any workshop .

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