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Old Jul 31, 2019 | 07:34 AM
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Is it normal for the engine
Hey every one today i was checking my car c300 w205 and i started the car and open the hood i wanted to see the motor while running so i remove the oil cap and i notice that a lot of air and oil comming from oil cap while open is it normal ?? Just asking
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Old Jul 31, 2019 | 10:35 AM
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That’s why it has a cap.
Out of curiosity, why would you do that?
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Old Jul 31, 2019 | 05:29 PM
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Well it probably was the "check engine" light... so he did
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Originally Posted by Bassam A Yaseen
Hey every one today i was checking my car c300 w205 and i started the car and open the hood i wanted to see the motor while running so i remove the oil cap and i notice that a lot of air and oil comming from oil cap while open is it normal ?? Just asking
If you really want to see the engine running you should take the valve covers off!
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Old Jul 31, 2019 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikey53
If you really want to see the engine running you should take the valve covers off!
Oh, crap! That’s funny!
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Yes the PCV system is under pressure when running, it doesn't like being open, that's why everything seals tight.
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