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WHY DOES OIL BLOW OUT DIPSTICK TUBE WHEN ITS RUNNING

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Make sure it has the right amount of oil in the crank case, if over filled the oil will foam and flow out any place it can, Worn piston rings can cause blowby into the crank case , causing oil to escape from the dipstick tube.

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Excessive blow by could also cause oil to get into this tube. The blow by is usually caused by worn piston rings or valve guides. The compressed air/fuel mixture or exhaust pushes past these areas and make it into the crank case. Usually if you have a lot of blow by, you'll see your dipstick tube popped out a bit too.

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Also the fixed orifice PCV should be clear. Find a tool that will go through the orifice and make sure it is clean.
Remove the vacuum hose and check it for cracks or internal damage. With the engine running, make sure you have vacuum through the hose.
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