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Question: why is there oil coming out of the dipstick?

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dtelento, Kapolei, HI, August 02, 2011, 04:20
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i noticed while driving

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    Jim Taddei August 02, 2011, 11:18
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    Engine oil coming out of the dipstick tube is caused by excessive crank case pressure. A problem with the PCV system would be the most common cause for this.

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