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Old 06-09-2007, 01:12 PM   #1
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Help Please

Check engine light came on late yesterday. Drove fine today BUT on freeway for a brief period I was putting out massive white exhaust. Mass Air Meter?


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Old 06-10-2007, 05:01 AM   #2
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more likely it's your AOS (glorified PCV valve) based on lots of smoke. Go to autozone and get the codes read for free and post the #s they give you.

Can you open the oil filler cap easily when running? Pull the j-tube from the throttle body intake and see if oil is puddling there. If so, definitely AOS.

Do a search in the archives for it and how to replace. Not easy, but a DIY for $100 vs dealer replace at $300+.

Let us know.
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Old 06-10-2007, 07:41 AM   #3
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Thanks

I trust your knowledge but not my mechanical skills. It's a Porsche cert used and I think they will cover at least part of the repair.
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Old 06-11-2007, 01:05 PM   #4
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You were correct. Fortunately it's covered.
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Old 06-12-2007, 02:38 AM   #5
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sorry I was correct I guess, but glad it's covered.

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