Oil residue in throttle body

Tiny
SHAUN P
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  • 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
I have noticed rough idle and poor performance, I detached air intake hose to throttle body and I am noticing oil residue in plastic intake tube and evening throttle body. Once I clean it with throttle body cleaner car runs better for a while but the oil slowly returns. I am going to do valve cover gasket this weekend cause of small leak, but I am wondering what else I should be looking for while I am changing gasket? No check engine light.
Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 AT 10:12 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
  • MECHANIC
  • 12,935 POSTS
Oil is usually a PCV related issue. On the turbo it can also be that the turbo seals are failing. I would start by removing the PCV hoses and checking them for oil. If they are clean and dry then suspect the turbo needs repair/replacement.
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Friday, December 15th, 2017 AT 5:00 PM

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