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Tiny
BIGAL831
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  • 2002 DODGE STRATUS
  • 2.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
I got this used car and it ran fine but wont start now and there oil all over the front valve cover didnt see any leaks around the heads just the valve cover and I check the oil and there no change in color in it so you think you can help out. Thank you
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Friday, April 8th, 2016 AT 4:40 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Check to see if pcv valve is working may not be and blowing oil out cover. You'll need to replace valve cover gasket
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Saturday, April 9th, 2016 AT 6:47 AM
Tiny
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Ok I change it and it did it again should I take the whole cover off and clean it to
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Saturday, April 16th, 2016 AT 11:04 AM
Tiny
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It may be blowby but yes change the valve cover as well. If it continues to leak oil after replacing the gasket check compression
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Saturday, April 16th, 2016 AT 12:25 PM

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