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Since: Jun 16, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 3:33 pm
Post subject: 1998 ford windstar oil in air intake
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Hi,
I just bought a used Windstar and went to change the air filter before
I went for my emissions test. To my surprise, I found motor oil in the
air box. I checked the oil dipstick just for the hell of it and
noticed that there was around an extra quart of oil in the engine. I
also notice an oil burning smell from time to time and after lots of
city driving the idle seams to rev up and down. I was wondering if
anyone new what might cause the oil to be in the air box and if that
has anything to do with the burning smell and idle issue. There is no
smoke coming from the exhaust and the vehicle passed the emissions test
with flying colours.
Thanks,
Carl |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:41 pm
Post subject: Re: 1998 ford windstar oil in air intake [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> I went for my emissions test. To my surprise, I found motor oil in the
> air box. I checked the oil dipstick just for the hell of it and
Start by looking at the PCV valve. They only cost a couple of bucks and
they're very easy to replace, it's worth picking one up next time you
go buy windshield washer fluid or whatever, and just replace it
pre-emptively.
Also check for vacuum leaks. |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:41 pm
Post subject: Re: 1998 ford windstar oil in air intake [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> I went for my emissions test. To my surprise, I found motor oil in the
> air box. I checked the oil dipstick just for the hell of it and
Start by looking at the PCV valve. They only cost a couple of bucks and
they're very easy to replace, it's worth picking one up next time you
go buy windshield washer fluid or whatever, and just replace it
pre-emptively.
Also check for vacuum leaks. >> Stay informed about: 1998 ford windstar oil in air intake |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:41 pm
Post subject: Re: 1998 ford windstar oil in air intake [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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wrote:
> I went for my emissions test. To my surprise, I found motor oil in the
> air box. I checked the oil dipstick just for the hell of it and
Start by looking at the PCV valve. They only cost a couple of bucks and
they're very easy to replace, it's worth picking one up next time you
go buy windshield washer fluid or whatever, and just replace it
pre-emptively.
Also check for vacuum leaks. >> Stay informed about: 1998 ford windstar oil in air intake |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:41 pm
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wrote:
> I went for my emissions test. To my surprise, I found motor oil in the
> air box. I checked the oil dipstick just for the hell of it and
Start by looking at the PCV valve. They only cost a couple of bucks and
they're very easy to replace, it's worth picking one up next time you
go buy windshield washer fluid or whatever, and just replace it
pre-emptively.
Also check for vacuum leaks. >> Stay informed about: 1998 ford windstar oil in air intake |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:41 pm
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wrote:
> I went for my emissions test. To my surprise, I found motor oil in the
> air box. I checked the oil dipstick just for the hell of it and
Start by looking at the PCV valve. They only cost a couple of bucks and
they're very easy to replace, it's worth picking one up next time you
go buy windshield washer fluid or whatever, and just replace it
pre-emptively.
Also check for vacuum leaks. >> Stay informed about: 1998 ford windstar oil in air intake |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:51 pm
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:51 pm
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:51 pm
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:51 pm
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:51 pm
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:52 pm
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:52 pm
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:52 pm
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:52 pm
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