1996 Nissan Maxima Car Giving Smoke Breather Hose Installed Valve Cover

1996 NISSAN MAXIMA
250,000 MILES
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ADI1991
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my car is giving smoke from breather hose installed in valve cover.
please help
Jan 17, 2013 at 2:38 AM
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ADI1991
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and no smoke from exhaust
Jan 17, 2013 at 2:38 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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when the piston rings are worn, it produces blow by which is why the smoke from the hose. make sure the pcv valve is working correctly

Roy
Jan 17, 2013 at 2:39 AM
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