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Old 07-20-2008, 07:56 AM   #6
Rick V
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Originally Posted by eiblanco
I had the same thing happen on my car and it was the air oil separator. With the car running, try to remove the oil cap. If it is very difficult because of a large amount of suction, then there is an air leak, and one of the most common culprits is the AOS. There are many descriptions of DIY replacement on the web. I did it for about 200 dollars, including purchase of the parts and tools.
I was thinking the same thing. That is where I would check first. I am also going to choke back the urge to ask, "isn't there supposed to be exhaust when the car is running.
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