What to do if your diesel engine is blowing oil?
Disable the engine from starting (fuel shut-off valve if diesel or coil wire if gas) but still be able to crank the starter. Open the output air service valve and crank the engine over. If air is coming out the air valve while the engine is just cranking then the valve is suspect.
When to stop blow by oil in air filter box?
Wait, something tells me this has to do w/the Pred being a dry sump motor. If left for several days the oil may seep into the crank case and show a low level. The manual does call for running it for a minute or so and then stopping it to check the level.
What to do about oil leaking from air intake?
1. For preride inspection, place vehicle on level ground and attached). 2. Turn filler plug/dipstick counterclockwise. Remove and wipe off the dipstick. Insert the dipstick back into the oil pan with the plug screwed completely into the fill spout.
Why is the oil blowing out of the rotary screw?
If air is blowing out of the air intake then the issue is more than likely in the check valve at the discharge end of the rotary screw. The check valve is used just for that purpose. They get hot as hell when the oil gets low and have been know to melt, stick in an open position or even catch on fire.
When to worry about oil in air intake?
It is the first component to look into when the problem occurs although you should not be worried if there is a small amount of oil in air intake. It is not rare to have blocked PCV valves on cars with less than 100,000 mileage. You have to examine the entire PCV system.
Disable the engine from starting (fuel shut-off valve if diesel or coil wire if gas) but still be able to crank the starter. Open the output air service valve and crank the engine over. If air is coming out the air valve while the engine is just cranking then the valve is suspect.
If air is blowing out of the air intake then the issue is more than likely in the check valve at the discharge end of the rotary screw. The check valve is used just for that purpose. They get hot as hell when the oil gets low and have been know to melt, stick in an open position or even catch on fire.
What should I do if my engine oil keeps blowing into the air filter?
Purchase an engine flush formula from your local parts store and follow the directions. In general you will pour the formula into the oil and run the engine for a period of time. Once the engine has been flushed drain the oil and fill it with fresh engine oil. Replace the filter and see if the problem persists.