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Old 01-03-2016, 06:45 PM   #15
rexcramer
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My 2 cents

If I remember correctly, from my VW days. Because the cylinders are boxer/horizontal and not inclined, i.e. V6/8, oil doesn't naturally drain back down into the crankcase after shutdown. Worn valve guides, rings tend to exacerbate the symptom. I believe that I read that Subaru boxer engines have similar issues.
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