1999 Volvo S40 oil

1999 VOLVO S40
90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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LEE0612
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when i open the oil filler cap while the engine is runing spots of oil shoot out. Is this normal. I used to own a ford and it didnt do this. I just need to know if there is a problem
Jul 19, 2009 at 11:36 AM
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JIS001
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Most cars do that. Volvo does it, Toyota does it, Nissan does it. So yes there are a few cars that do that so please remember to put back the oil cap back on after you fill the engine or you will have a pretty good mess.
Jul 20, 2009 at 11:45 PM
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