Originally Posted by
billr99
Take a look at the crankcase vent hose that comes out of the head underneath the coils cover. I had the same mess on both my '05s this past summer and it turned out that the hose was cracked nearly clear around right at the fitting on the head. Reasonably priced fix (
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vol...g-hose-8692217). Of course, you should have already checked the usual culprit which is the oil cap seal.
Remember to always check the easy, cheap stuff before you go down the doom-and-gloom route even if the car has major miles on it. Its not always the worse possibility.
Cheers,
Bill
+1
Good advice.
Current Fleet:
2016 Tundra Crewmax 4WD 1794
2005 MB S600 (126K, Michelin AS4, HPL 0W40)
2005 MB SL600 (55K Michelin AS4, Mobil 1 0W40)
2004 V70R (143K, six speed M66, HPL 5W40)
2004 XC90 (235K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
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2002 V70-T5 (225K, IPD bars, Bilsteins)
2001 V70-T5 (125K, IPD downpipe, cat back and other mods)
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