I have a 1998 Golf mk 4. i have emulsion in the top of the oil filler cap and engine tank. I have flushed the engine and put new oil in and new oil filter, emulsion has appeared again within a few days, any ideas what the problem is, and what may cause it, and any ideas how to rectify the cause.

Asked by Mark4 Apr 08, 2007 at 04:15 PM about the 1998 Volkswagen Golf

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

5 Answers

Hi Mark4. I have been chasing this one down for a couple of days without results. Maybe it's time to drop a dime to your local VW service manager and see if he can identify the issue. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Good luck!

25

I also have a 1998 Golf GL with a 2L engine and have had the same problem. I change the oil regularly (3500 Km max) and filter. Last time I flushed the engine too. Within 2-3 days emulsion was back. I drive it at least 30 km so it is fully warmed up. This only happens in the cold weather. I'm not leaking and coolant into the engine. I'm perplexed.

3,545

Sounds like it could be poor crank case ventilation, I had a similar problem with a 1990 1.8, it was a vacuum leak causing low air pressure in the crank case venting. Check your rubber hoses for cracks, leaks. Once I replaced the hoses after a couple short (2000kms) oil changes it went away.

15

Hi, I also have this problem on a 2002 Golf GTI 2.0L 8V. My m8 is a mechanic and deals with VW's alot. He tells me it very common and caused by too much condensation, unfortunately nothing can stop it. Apparently it does nothing to the engine, but you must keep the breather pipe clean, its right next to the oil cap on mine. I use carb cleaner every 2 weeks. Supprising how quick it comes back. My engine was really bad for it at first, as it was untreated, it took about a month of constantly cleaning the breather pipe and just inside the oil cap to get it down to almost nothing. Using decent long life oil has helped too. I now use Total 5/40 long life and its alot better. But remember, if you dont keep the breather pipe clean it will come back inside the engine and round the oil cap. Rob

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Golf

Looking for a Used Golf in your area?

CarGurus has 459 nationwide Golf listings starting at $2,799.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Deathjam4
    Reputation
    1,630
  • #2
    GuruV6WR5
    Reputation
    1,230
  • #3
    03GOLF
    Reputation
    780
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Volkswagen Golf GTI
29 Great Deals out of 641 listings starting at $4,618
Used Volkswagen Jetta
76 Great Deals out of 1,963 listings starting at $2,495
Used Honda Civic
198 Great Deals out of 4,043 listings starting at $1,900
Used Toyota Corolla
145 Great Deals out of 2,440 listings starting at $4,690
Used Volkswagen Passat
17 Great Deals out of 416 listings starting at $3,999
Used Toyota Camry
62 Great Deals out of 1,070 listings starting at $3,995
Used Subaru Impreza
28 Great Deals out of 503 listings starting at $3,444

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.