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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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I noticed that at a slow rate there is oil collecting around the sides of where the oil cap goes. Is this normal? Should I get a new cap? I'm wondering if maybe there's too much pressure in there that's making the oil come out or something? Any help would be appreciated.
 
Old Sep 1, 2009 | 02:28 AM
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Look at the cap gasket for cracks and your PCV system for clogs.
 
Old Sep 1, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Midniteoyl
Look at the cap gasket for cracks and your PCV system for clogs.
I didn't see any cracks but it looks a little eaten up on the inside. I guess I'll just go buy a new one and see what happens.
 
Old Sep 1, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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Check this out for plugged PCV systems...

https://www.audiforums.com/forum/sho...4&postcount=39
 
Old Sep 2, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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Ok, I'll be looking into that then. I'd like to see the condition of mine. Out of curiosity though, if it's clogged, could that be a possibility for why you could have a P0411 cel code? I'm currently in the process of figuring out this PIA code!
 
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 02:03 AM
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Secondary Airflow? Wouldnt think so, I'd think that you prolly have a cracked hose somewhere.
 
Old Sep 4, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Midniteoyl
Secondary Airflow? Wouldnt think so, I'd think that you prolly have a cracked hose somewhere.
I'm hoping that's what it is. I found a vac line that was disconnected yesterday. I hope that's the problem!
 
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