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Adam · 08-15-2006, 08:45 AM

A question like this is posted at least every mo or so. It's perfectly normal on startup for this to occasionally happen. ...particulary when the engine has been sitting awhile. The way the flat 6 is designed sometimes allows oil to settle in the cylinder bank...because it is flat and not more upright like a V engine. Do a search and you will find tons of more info.

08-15-2006, 08:45 AM	#4
Adam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,033	A question like this is posted at least every mo or so. It's perfectly normal on startup for this to occasionally happen. ...particulary when the engine has been sitting awhile. The way the flat 6 is designed sometimes allows oil to settle in the cylinder bank...because it is flat and not more upright like a V engine. Do a search and you will find tons of more info. __________________ '03 3.2L GuardsRed/Blk/Blk---6Spd Options: Litronics, 18" Carrera lights, Bose sound, Painted to match roll bars. http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...Mautocross.jpg Last edited by Adam; 08-15-2006 at 08:48 AM.