oil spray out of dipstick tube

1995 VOLVO GLE
160,000 MILES • 5 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JASONMCCRICKARD
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1995 volvo GLE no turbo i have oil comming out of my dipstick tube and fill cap while driving. Ive been told that a clogged catilytic converter would cause this is that true.
Dec 28, 2010 at 4:34 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Nope maybe PCV or blow by caysed by worn piston rings
Dec 28, 2010 at 7:56 AM
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JASONMCCRICKARD
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piston rings are good great compression test and this car dont have a pcv valve wish it did.
Dec 28, 2010 at 10:16 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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see diagram that is crankcase vent system PCV in valve cover check all hoses and canister for blockage
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Dec 28, 2010 at 11:51 AM
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JASONMCCRICKARD
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thank you docfixit that was the problem, im very happy that it is now fixed this is a great car with lots of power.
Dec 29, 2010 at 6:46 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Great News
Happy New Year
Dec 29, 2010 at 6:48 AM
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