Drivers warned over 'mayonnaise-like substance' on cars which is 'serious'

YOUTUBER ‘SCOTTISHCARCLAN’ URGED DRIVERS TO LIFE THE CAR OIL CAP AND LOOK OUT FOR A TELL-TALE SIGN. 16:13, 20 May 2025 Drivers have warned over the "one thing" car buyers must

check when they're buying used vehicles and motors. YouTuber ‘ScottishCarClan’ urged drivers to life the car oil cap and look out for a tell-tale sign. A "mayo-like" substance

could pose “serious engine problems”, road users are warned. He said: "Here's one thing you should always check when buying a used car. "You should always remove the oil cap

and have a look inside it for any gunk or what looks like mayonnaise. If you see that in there, it could suggest some serious engine problems like failure.” READ MORE SANTANDER ISSUES UPDATE

TO 14 MILLION 'ACTIVE' CUSTOMERS AFTER MAKING BIG DECISION The RAC said: "As well as checking the oil level, it’s worth looking under the oil cap for signs of a white

mayonnaise-like substance. "This could be caused by condensation, but is usually created by coolant mixing with oil - a sign that the head gasket could have failed. "Also check the

coolant expansion tank looks clean." It adds: "Try everything electrical. Put the windows up and down, turn the radio on and off, check the air conditioning is blowing ice cold

and test any features such as heated seats. "Faults could be a simple repair, but at the very least it’s a negotiating point if something doesn’t work as it should." Discussing

glass, the RAC said: "Are there any chips in the windscreen? They could turn into cracks quickly, especially in winter, meaning you’ll have to replace the windscreen. Article continues

below "If they’re in the driver’s eyeline, they could be an MOT failure too. Also look at the front and rear lights, keeping an eye out for chips, cracks and any fogging or internal

moisture." It signed off by saying: "Don’t overlook the car’s interior. Are there any stains or tears in the seats? Does it smell OK? "Bad smells can be very off-putting and

hard to get rid of, especially if a car has been smoked in."