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Sep 8, 2019 | 03:24 PM

Imi39

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Smoke from the oil cap

Hey guys,
Really like reading all the posts on here.
There is lots of smoke coming out from my oil cap.
Does this mean my engine is toast? rings ?
Car still has pretty good power and no engine overheating issues.

Thank you and hope you all have a wonderful week

Imraan

Last edited by Imi39; Sep 9, 2019 at 02:56 AM. Reason: Attaching Video

Sep 8, 2019 | 05:29 PM

jastutte

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Originally Posted by Imi39

what engine do you have? diesel or V8 gasoline?

Sep 8, 2019 | 05:42 PM

Frank4

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Smoke from the oil cap? Should be good for another 100k miles. Yours is a diesel, correct?

Sep 8, 2019 | 11:35 PM

Imi39

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Originally Posted by jastutte

what engine do you have? diesel or V8 gasoline?

Diesel

Sep 8, 2019 | 11:43 PM

Imi39

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Smoke from the oil cap? Should be good for another 100k miles. Yours is a diesel, correct?

Yes Diesel. When I open the oil cap or lift the dip stick there is white smoke.
Should I post a video?

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Sep 9, 2019 | 11:27 AM

jastutte

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if the white smoke smells sweet like engine coolant than you have a problem. if it smells like oil, you're probably ok. diesels run hot. could be normal.