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1989 Jeep Comanche foam coming out from dipstick

  

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Hey Scottie I have a 1989 2.5l manual trans Jeep Comanche base model 250k miles. There is a lot of tan foam coming out of my dip stick and engine breather when running at temp. This just started happening as the temperature starting dropping into the 30s I live in Oregon. I’m not losing any coolant and my truck isn’t overheating. Also my dipstick smells like gas. PLEASE HELP


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Sounds like oil dilution from cylinder blowby.

Perform a cylinder compression test to see if your piston rings failed, which wouldn't surprise me on a 30yo car.


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You could try a new PCV valve, $3.99 at AutoZone.  But, like MountainManJoe said, if it's excessive blowby from worn rings, you need an engine rebuild, or rings and rod bearings at the least.


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Get a new PCV valve.  $3.99 at AutoZone.


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