2CarPros - Car Questions & Answers

2012 Vauxhall Astra Repair Question


Topics covered: Dip stick, Pcv valve, Piston.
Mileage: 8,000 miles.

Asked on January 27, 2013

Vauxhall Astra Dip stick Problem

Ive found my dip stick had been pushed up twice now and oil had been forced out the dipstick hole
Avatar Asked by (pending member)

Answer

Replied on January 28, 2013

Your PCV system may need some work. Try replacing your PCV valve(s). They are cheap and easy to fix. Alternately, you may be getting blow by from your piston rings failing, meaning new rings may be in order. Thats worse case scenario though.

Tiny Answered by blaze45 (expert)
393 answers provided