Re: 1950 packard 288 engine just rebuilt now has water in the oil

Posted by TxGoat On 2024/11/12 19:27:52

An automobile engine will produce a little over three gallons of water for every gallon of gasoline that it burns. Most of this goes out the tailpipe as steam or water drops, but some of it will always find it way into the crankcase, where it will tend to condense. Sustained engine heat will expel the water when driving, if short trips and cold running are avoided, especially in cool or cold weather. Avoid starting the engine at all unless you are going to drive the car for ten miles or more, and more is better, especially in cold or damp weather.