Running Rough

1995 PONTIAC TRANS AM
110,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MATTHEWSDJ
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I have fuel in my oil, 1995 Trans Am 5.7 litre V8, What condition's would cause this ?
Dec 18, 2010 at 6:13 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Many things could cause this, a misfire, temp sensor, clogged air filter... Has the check engine light come on?
Dec 21, 2010 at 2:24 PM
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MATTHEWSDJ
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I changed air filter & all spark plugs & found a large vacuum leak at the intake,rubber seal had large tear at intake by clamp. There doesn't seem to be adequate pressure on fuel relief schrader valve, if fuel pressure regulator diafghram is ruptured would this account for fuel in the oil ? The check engine light is not on. THX
Dec 21, 2010 at 4:24 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are because of the vacuum leak, the fuel isn't getting burned and is getting past the rings. Have you repaired the problem?
Dec 21, 2010 at 5:35 PM
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MATTHEWSDJ
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I repaired the vacuum leak & changed the temp sensor, & it fixed the problem, THX so much !!
Dec 31, 2010 at 2:31 PM
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