how do you tell water in your oil ?? had car part (PCV valve) off for a month

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
250,000 MILES
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BAKER28621
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i took off the pvc valve and tubing to my 99 pontiac grand am v6 for a month..my friend says i should change my oil because there could be water in my oil??? Is this true??How can i tell that there is water in my oil?? and what should i do?? Finally have new valve and tubing..
Jun 2, 2012 at 12:02 AM
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why did you remove the pcv and did you plug the port??

Roy
Jun 2, 2012 at 12:11 AM
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because the valve was bad and the elbow had a crack in it and no i didnt plug the port
Jun 2, 2012 at 12:20 AM
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running that long with a massive vacuum leak may have brought moisture into the system. i would repair this asap before you damage the motor further.

Roy
Jun 2, 2012 at 12:24 AM
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ok do i drop the oil or change the oil and fliter or is that the same thing.
Jun 2, 2012 at 12:46 AM
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do change the oil and filter. thats a very good start

Roy
Jun 2, 2012 at 12:50 AM
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ok what else should i do
Jun 2, 2012 at 12:56 AM
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