2000 Toyota Corolla what do i have to do with this problem

2000 TOYOTA COROLLA
60,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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GILBERTROLANDYCIRERA
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i notice that engine oil is coming out from the engine oil cap is remove and when engine is running.
Nov 7, 2008 at 12:31 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Did you recently have an oil change? If it is overflowing from the dipstick area then the vehicle may have been overfilled. This could also mean the engine is pressurizing which is usually caused by a broken or stuck piston ring. Since this vehicle has low mileage then the pistion rings should be fine unless the vehicle has been poorly taken care of.
Nov 7, 2008 at 12:51 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

you do get a lot of spray from the cams with the oil filler off, this is normal, but if you are unsure just let a mechanic inspect it and he will tell you that it is normal or not.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 8, 2008 at 4:44 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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To add to what Mark and Blue said.

This is normal when the oil filler cap is removed, it will spray oil just about all over, you may also notice a change in idle.

If you want to be sure, check oil level, have the oil pressure measured with a mechanical gauge.
While it is possible that the oil pump pressure relief valve is sticking, it would be rare on a newer Toyota.
Nov 8, 2008 at 8:39 AM