Oil dipstick pops out while driving
02-26-2008, 12:59 AM
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Oil dipstick pops out while driving So the last few times I popped my hood to check the oil level, my dipstick is popped up against the hood like something is trying to push it out. If the car is just idleing it dont pop up but seems to be after I been driving for a while or get a heave foot, why is this happening? 
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02-26-2008, 08:00 PM
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with the engine running, pop th pcv tube end off of the valve cover and see if you can feel some vacuum. Try at both idle and at 1500-2000 rpm's
Next try taking the oil filler cap off and put your hand over the opening to seal it.. see if you feel vacuum or pressure at both idle and with some throttle.
Next try taking the oil filler cap off and put your hand over the opening to seal it.. see if you feel vacuum or pressure at both idle and with some throttle.
02-26-2008, 11:47 PM
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what if it only popls the dip stick a little bit like 1/4 of a inch. becuase thats what mine does and i changed my pcv valve. and yes they only have one pcv valve
02-27-2008, 10:04 PM
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Ok so I changed out the PCV valve today, still doin it. No suction that I can feel or pressure out of the oil fill cap. Tried a test at idle, and throughout the RPM range all the way to like 5K. Took it for a ride for like 20 min, pulled over and the dipstick was still down. Did a WOT pass shifting at 6500-6800 rpm, pulled over checked again and it was popped up a bit again maybe an inch, still no vaccume or pressure outta the cap or the dipstick tube.
What else can I do to figure this out? Its not bloeing any smoke out of the exhaust or anything
What else can I do to figure this out? Its not bloeing any smoke out of the exhaust or anything
02-27-2008, 10:06 PM
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I need to know if this is something serious or not, I just ordered a new set of heads and lifters etc, but dont wanna waist my time putting them on if its just gonna pop the motor soon....