AznX TL

i noticed my dipstick keeps popping out and little bits of oil comes out after driving.
i dont think the dipstick is the problem either.
any ideas?

PimpCL23

is the dip stick bent??

AznX TL

its normal, the shape of it hasnt changed since i bought the car 6 months ago, it only started when i started driving on the highway acouple weeks ago

PimpCL23

hmm... does it have that rubber thing on teh top of the dip stick that holds tha stick in the hole?

AznX TL

yep, its tight as it normally is. im thinking too much pressure somewhere is making it pop up

PimpCL23

probably... too much oil??? i wonder if that would make it pop out

AznX TL

i dont think its too much oil, i had the oil changed at the dealership acouple months ago

PimpCL23

hmmmmm... well im outta ideas.... maybe there is a gremlin in ur oil pan fuckin with it! i dont know what else it could be

TexasHonda

I think your PCV system is blocked, which would cause crankcase pressure to build. Crankcase pressure would bleed into air intake when pressure was enough. It could also cause your oil dipstick to push up. Clean or replace PCV and make sure PCV hose and air intake to valve cover hose is also clear.

good luck

Clman02

well said

AznX TL

this would probably explain why i found little bits of oil in the intake when i took out the stock intake and put in the sri. how would i clean out the pvc hose? just go get pipe cleaners and clean it out?

celynka

Pcv Valve Clogged 100%

AznX TL

i dont think its clogged 100% since i did the seafoam thing and it sucked it up thru the pvc hose

Cocoa

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My dip stick likes to pop out from time to time and shoot a little something out as well.

Cocoa

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Wouldnt a blown motor cause that as well if compression is leaking into the bottom end?

TexasHonda

A motor w/ poor compression rings would have large amount of gases bypassing the rings increasing crankcase pressure, and possibly overwhelming the PCV system causing positive pressure when engine vacuum is low (acceleration). I had a 90 Bronco which pushed oil back into the air intake because of this, but did not push the dipstick out.

PCV should be cleaned by blowing/flushing the hoses w/ mineral spirits or gasoline to clean any blockages. A new or cleaned PCV valve completes cleaning.

good luck

AznX TL

what size is the pvc hose? ill just go buy another one from lowes or something

PimpCL23

AWWWW....Skeet skeet!!!

mixxxwell

you have to much crankcase pressure. take the PCv and shake it if it rattles it works if not then replace it. easy fix should be like $5

Cocoa

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bout time someone got the joke, lol

CL'er 1st & 2nd Gen's

I saw it but didn't comment.

Thought I'd get my mind out of the gutter and let yours float by.

starboy2nv

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lol