1994 Mitsubishi Triton oil leaks

1994 MITSUBISHI TRITON
260,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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TORANAMAN
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had oil blowing out exhaust for a short time,now blowing thru dipstick,cant get reading,what is problem?
Nov 30, 2009 at 4:05 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check the engine oil with the engine off, most transmissions you check running, oil out the exhaust will be a ring problem or a blown turbo seal if turbo fitted, excessive crank case pressure is due to a faulty PCV valve or excessive piston blow by due to faulty rings.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 30, 2009 at 6:11 PM
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