MY PASSAT IS SPRAYING OIL ALL OVER THE BOTTOM OF THE HOOD CAN U TELL ME THE PROBLEM?

2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
12,000 MILES
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BLYBYU
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WHEN I OPEN MY HOOD OIL IS EVERYWHERE AND THE DIPSTICK READS FULL!!!!
Feb 16, 2012 at 6:36 PM
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BLYBYU
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WHEN I OPEN MY HOOD OIL IS ALL OVER THE PLACE
Feb 16, 2012 at 6:38 PM
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JACKSPRAT
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is the oil cap in place? check also the breather pipes
Feb 16, 2012 at 6:49 PM
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BILLYMAC
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Make sure oil cap is on engine valve cover. if yes make sure dipstick is staying all the way in it's holder. do youknow if you have a turbo on this car? also is your steering and transmission fluid full?
Feb 16, 2012 at 6:51 PM
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