1997 Toyota Tercel 1 5 Ltr Turbo Diesel Engine Lately Spitting Rash Oil Dip

1997 TOYOTA TERCEL
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I have a 1.5 ltr turbo diesel engine and lately it is spitting like a rash of oil from the dip stick. Any idea what might be wrong pls??
Oct 23, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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Dipstick could be is too loose. Excessive crankcase pressure.
Oct 23, 2012 at 7:44 PM
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