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1995 Volvo GLE Repair Question


Topics covered: Piston, Piston rings, Compression.
Mileage: 160,000 miles.

Asked on December 28, 2010

Oil spray out of dipstick tube

1995 volvo GLE no turbo i have oil comming out of my dipstick tube and fill cap while driving. Ive been told that a clogged catilytic converter would cause this is that true.
Avatar Asked by jasonmccrickard

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Replied on December 28, 2010

Nope maybe PCV or blow by caysed by worn piston rings

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on December 28, 2010

piston rings are good great compression test and this car dont have a pcv valve wish it did.

Tiny Response from jasonmccrickard
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Replied on December 28, 2010

see diagram that is crankcase vent system PCV in valve cover check all hoses and canister for blockage

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on December 29, 2010

thank you docfixit that was the problem, im very happy that it is now fixed this is a great car with lots of power.

Tiny Response from jasonmccrickard
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Replied on December 29, 2010

Great News
Happy New Year

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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