1989 DODGE COLT
130,000 MILES
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my car has motor oil in the throttle body....why?
Oct 18, 2012 at 11:20 PM
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JDL
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Does your throttle-body have a vacuum housing on it? If the vacuum lines have access to engine oil or tranny fluid, it will suck it up into the throttle-body. This may not apply to your vehicle,but, I have seen it on other makes and models. Does the vehicle run ok?
Oct 18, 2012 at 11:27 PM
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Inspect and test the PCV system-start here
Oct 18, 2012 at 11:27 PM
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The pcv system is a good thought.
Oct 28, 2012 at 6:46 PM