2004 GT Milky/fuel smelling oil

trev · 04-06-2008, 11:28 AM

This is my Father-in-laws car. He has an 04 8 GT 6 spd. Now, for the past few months, it was winter, so every 2 weeks, he would start it and let it run. He went to check the oil yesterday after doing some driving around, and it is like a milkshake and smells like fuel. I have never had this on my FD, but milky is usually a sign of coolant, but the car isn't smoking at all and there isn't any coolant loss. I do know that on the bottom of my oil cap, I will get a milky residue on the FD and it will smell a little of fuel, but the milkiness is due to condensation....any thoughts?

Trev

I8U · 04-06-2008, 12:00 PM

Hey man, this is completely normal...here is the TSB for it. It has been discussed atleast 100 times on rx8club.

http://www.finishlineperformance.com...50-06-1664.pdf

***Herblenny*** · 04-06-2008, 09:52 PM

Yep! Its normal. Mine used to do it during colder days but now its stopped.

I should state.. Same oil that had this milky fuel smell no longer has it.. as outside temp change.

kyleandmariam · 12-09-2008, 10:12 PM

I just noticed this happen as well. I am glad to hear it is normal.

CyberPitz · 12-10-2008, 10:07 AM

I just thought I got a little extra happy while driving my car last....

It's normal, no need to worry.

mfisher12 · 12-12-2008, 11:03 AM

there is an updated upper intake manifold kit with pcv hoses re-routed to the lower manifold that completly cures this problem

PART(S) INFORMATION
Part Number Description Qty. Notes
N3Y1-13-S80A Ventilation Kit 1 Kit Includes:
- Hose clip (1 pc) attaches to extension manifold (lower)
- PCV hose ass'y (1 pc) includes “T”, vacuum lines and
PCV hose
- Vacuum tube (1 pc) attached to oil filler pipe
- PCV hose (1 pc) attached to oil filler pipe
- Oil filler pipe ass'y (1 pc) includes solenoid valves and
vacuum hoses
- Intake manifold gasket (6 pcs)
- Throttle body gasket (1 pc)
- Ground bolt (1 pc) attaches hose clip to extension
manifold (lower)
- Oil Filler Pipe-to-Extension Manifold (upper) Bolt (2 pcs)
N3Y1-69-036 Emission Label 1 ---

trev · 01-11-2009, 07:59 PM

is this covered by warranty? is this a tsb?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfisher12

there is an updated upper intake manifold kit with pcv hoses re-routed to the lower manifold that completly cures this problem

PART(S) INFORMATION
Part Number Description Qty. Notes
N3Y1-13-S80A Ventilation Kit 1 Kit Includes:
- Hose clip (1 pc) attaches to extension manifold (lower)
- PCV hose ass'y (1 pc) includes “T”, vacuum lines and
PCV hose
- Vacuum tube (1 pc) attached to oil filler pipe
- PCV hose (1 pc) attached to oil filler pipe
- Oil filler pipe ass'y (1 pc) includes solenoid valves and
vacuum hoses
- Intake manifold gasket (6 pcs)
- Throttle body gasket (1 pc)
- Ground bolt (1 pc) attaches hose clip to extension
manifold (lower)
- Oil Filler Pipe-to-Extension Manifold (upper) Bolt (2 pcs)
N3Y1-69-036 Emission Label 1 ---

Whitey · 01-12-2009, 09:41 AM

It sure is.... TSB

I8U · 01-12-2009, 09:57 AM

Didn't I post this already? Oh yeah, I did in post #2 of this thread...

WE3RX7 · 01-12-2009, 05:27 PM

Its not really a "problem" per se though. Even the dealership service bulletin states only perform the fix if the customer requests AKA - if customer is nagging, go ahead and fix

Mine is doing it now again with the colder weather, but it goes away after it reaches warmer than 40 or so at night which isnt until March!

Whitey · 01-14-2009, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I8U

Didn't I post this already? Oh yeah, I did in post #2 of this thread...

lol...my bad. I'm blind as a bat apparently.

bose · 01-22-2009, 12:52 PM

just cause it's a TSB doesn't mean they will do it under warranty, my dealership said 600 bucks to put on the breather. Some people have done it and still get the condensation.

To sum it up tell him to keep driving and checking his oil and he'll be golden.

04-06-2008, 11:28 AM	#1
trev The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	2004 GT Milky/fuel smelling oil This is my Father-in-laws car. He has an 04 8 GT 6 spd. Now, for the past few months, it was winter, so every 2 weeks, he would start it and let it run. He went to check the oil yesterday after doing some driving around, and it is like a milkshake and smells like fuel. I have never had this on my FD, but milky is usually a sign of coolant, but the car isn't smoking at all and there isn't any coolant loss. I do know that on the bottom of my oil cap, I will get a milky residue on the FD and it will smell a little of fuel, but the milkiness is due to condensation....any thoughts? Trev

04-06-2008, 09:52 PM	#3
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Yep! Its normal. Mine used to do it during colder days but now its stopped. I should state.. Same oil that had this milky fuel smell no longer has it.. as outside temp change. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny Last edited by Herblenny; 04-07-2008 at 08:40 AM.

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04-06-2008, 12:00 PM	#2
I8U KONI Challenge Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 126 Rep Power: 18	Hey man, this is completely normal...here is the TSB for it. It has been discussed atleast 100 times on rx8club. http://www.finishlineperformance.com...50-06-1664.pdf __________________ 04 TiGray RX8 MT, LS2 coil setup, 3" midpipe, HKS Hi-power 3" exhaust, TEIN S-Techs, Hotchkis Adj F/R sways, K&N Typhoon V2, Steel braided brake lines, Redline drivetrain fluids, ATE Super Blue brake fluid, Cobalt XR2/GTS brake combo, MB Motorpsorts Weapons 18x9 +45 offset, 275/35's I Support the KONI Sports Car Challenge!

12-09-2008, 10:12 PM	#4
kyleandmariam The Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	I just noticed this happen as well. I am glad to hear it is normal.

12-10-2008, 10:07 AM	#5
CyberPitz The Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	I just thought I got a little extra happy while driving my car last.... It's normal, no need to worry.

12-12-2008, 11:03 AM	#6
mfisher12 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SC formally form northern VA Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	there is an updated upper intake manifold kit with pcv hoses re-routed to the lower manifold that completly cures this problem PART(S) INFORMATION Part Number Description Qty. Notes N3Y1-13-S80A Ventilation Kit 1 Kit Includes: - Hose clip (1 pc) attaches to extension manifold (lower) - PCV hose ass'y (1 pc) includes “T”, vacuum lines and PCV hose - Vacuum tube (1 pc) attached to oil filler pipe - PCV hose (1 pc) attached to oil filler pipe - Oil filler pipe ass'y (1 pc) includes solenoid valves and vacuum hoses - Intake manifold gasket (6 pcs) - Throttle body gasket (1 pc) - Ground bolt (1 pc) attaches hose clip to extension manifold (lower) - Oil Filler Pipe-to-Extension Manifold (upper) Bolt (2 pcs) N3Y1-69-036 Emission Label 1 ---

01-12-2009, 09:41 AM	#8
Whitey A Drivin' Mofo Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	It sure is.... TSB

01-12-2009, 05:27 PM	#10
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	Its not really a "problem" per se though. Even the dealership service bulletin states only perform the fix if the customer requests AKA - if customer is nagging, go ahead and fix Mine is doing it now again with the colder weather, but it goes away after it reaches warmer than 40 or so at night which isnt until March!

01-22-2009, 12:52 PM	#12
bose Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	just cause it's a TSB doesn't mean they will do it under warranty, my dealership said 600 bucks to put on the breather. Some people have done it and still get the condensation. To sum it up tell him to keep driving and checking his oil and he'll be golden.