Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Vent tube goop

[1995Dodge...]

97 (106, mi's) with 195 thermo (185-210* flux) @ 70 mph... Has a gray goop discharge (like choc pudding) when parked. Did not have it with 180* thermo that fluc'd 145-180*. . This nonsticky/slippery material drops from tube when parked... No odor. . Very slight coolant loss = evaporation ?? What is preferred operating temp ?? Odd that the temp stays steady @ 185* @ 55 mph... thnx, Bob

P. S. Doesn't use oil...

 

[GAmes]

Next time you see a puddle on the ground look straight above it. I'm guessing the engine vent tube is the source. It sounds like you are getting coolant in your oil and it is evaporating and coming out the vent.

 

[1995Dodge...]

"Has a gray goop discharge (like choc pudding) when parked. nonsticky/slippery material drops from tube" It drops from the crankcase vent tube & is not a puddle...

Thnx, Bob

 

[Missouri Mule]

1995Dodge, if your running empty 210 is little warm but in no danger of damaging engine. If were pulling a trailer you mite over-heat. The 180 would control temp better.

I take it you have checked oil level with dipstick and saw no discoloration of the oil (seems to me when coolant mixes with oil it looks milky).

I would try an oil/fluid analysis to see if they can determine what it is.

 

[GAmes]

"Has a gray goop discharge (like choc pudding) when parked. nonsticky/slippery material drops from tube" It drops from the crankcase vent tube & is not a puddle...

Thnx, Bob

My bad, that is what I get for just skimming the post. Regardless, the answer is the same. If anything besides oil is dripping from your vent tube it is coolant, plain and simple. Have you flushed your cooling system and replaced the antifreeze on a regular basis? The heat exchanger could be the culprit.