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1999 Toyota Tacoma Repair Question


Topics covered: Air filter, Engine, Piston.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on April 19, 2011

Air filter

Why is there oil in my engine air filter
Avatar Asked by tonyjames1202

Answer

Replied on April 19, 2011

That is usually the result of excessive pressure in the crankcase. This could be due to a PCV system not working properly to remove pressure or there is excessive piston ring wear creating more pressure than the PCV can handle.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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