[Rjcsjc62]

This morning I tried to help a friend who is having a problem with her car.

The car was parked outside last night, and it did start this morning, but she said it sounded really rough, and the dashboard indicator told her to there was no/low oil, and turn the car off (is there really an indicator that says that?)

She was trying to put fresh oil in, but couldn't get the cap off, so that's where I got involved.

The dip tube barely showed any oil.

And the cap was really tough to turn, but I got it off with the help of my large channel lock pliers.

What I saw next was the real surprise... The engine was full, to the top with oil, and it was frozen solid.

A quick google search confirmed what I thought, that engine oil doesn't freeze, so my best guess is that there is water in there.

If there is water in there, then how can it get in? is this a sign of a much bigger problem? I'm not sure.

When I saw the frozen oil, I shut the hood and gave her a ride where she needed to go. I was too afraid to try and start the car myself.

Anybody have experience with this or any thoughts on what the problem/solution could be?

Thanks.