VX Weirdness

[nfpgasmask]

I changed the oil tonight. Just like I always do, every 3000 miles. Except this time, my PCV valve was all goobery and there was a lot of oil that looked like it spooged up and out around the valve, which I have never seen happen before, and I usually change my PCV every, or every other oil change. The other weird thing, is that I drained my oil, just like normal, and for about the same amount of time, jacking up the passenger side to get as much out as possible. Typically, I can use one whole jug of Mobile-1 oil (5 quarts) and it fills me right up to the fill line on the dipstick, usually with a very little bit left in the jug. This time however, my VX took the whole jug, and there was nothing registering on the dipstick at all! I had to crack open another jug and add about another half quart I would estimate, and probably 3/4ths of a quart to get the oil to the fill line on the dipstick.

Now, the only thing, is that last Satuday I installed a brand new EGR. Could this have anything to do with this weirdness?

Thanks - Bart

[JHarris1385]

Ok someone else that has this issue....I fill with 6 qts each time as i found that in the manual somewhere. My dipstick rarely registers any oil on it.

[nfpgasmask]

Ok someone else that has this issue....I fill with 6 qts each time as i found that in the manual somewhere. My dipstick rarely registers any oil on it.

Hey J,

First off, let me just say that my dipstick DOES register oil. But usually, with an oil change, I could top off with just one 5 quart jug. And now, this time, for the first time, it took more than 5 quarts to top off the oil...

I mean, its going somewhere?!?!?!

Bart

[kodiak]

It sounds like you might have some slug in the oil return holds on the heads. You might want to pull your valve covers and do an inspection. I had that issue with my Montero.

[nfpgasmask]

It sounds like you might have some slug in the oil return holds on the heads. You might want to pull your valve covers and do an inspection. I had that issue with my Montero.

I have no idea how to do that. I mean, everything is running good. No knock, etc. Do you think this because of the PCV valve issue or because of the VX taking more oil or both? Could changing the EGR valve have anything to do with this?

Bart

[JHarris1385]

Yeah I have no idea what he just said...

I have always put 6 in. I know it goes in, and I never have leaks. No knocking one bit.
I do have the mild diesel sound coming from the loose nut.

[kodiak]

Sorry, I’ll try and explain it a little better. When the oil return holes on the heads get clogged with carbon slug produced by combustion it can slow and sometimes stop the flow of oil back to the oil pan. If your seeing seepage around the PCV valve there’s a good chance the valve cover is filling with oil because the oil return holes are restricted with slug. I had this issue with my old 91 Montero about 3 years ago. I ran some pipe cleaners down the return holes and it seemed to take care of the problem.

That would also explain why your oil level is off. There is still a lot of oil up in the valve covers. I try and find some examples of this.

I have no idea how to do that. I mean, everything is running good. No knock, etc. Do you think this because of the PCV valve issue or because of the VX taking more oil or both? Could changing the EGR valve have anything to do with this?

Bart

[rowhard]

Ok someone else that has this issue....I fill with 6 qts each time as i found that in the manual somewhere. My dipstick rarely registers any oil on it.

What you read is on a brand new engine, I saw that too. But the manual on page 26 says, it is 5.0 US qt with filter, 4.3 without. Wish I could find that reference about 5.7 qt's, but it is wrong for the normal service.

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

just throwing this out there...be sure the mobil one "jug" is actually 5 quarts. I just bought some (I always get mine from WalMart) and all the "jugs" on the shelf of the various weights (10w, 15w, 5w, etc) were now 4 quarts...so I had to buy a lone quart as well.


This sucks...'cause I really liked getting all 5 quarts in a one shot deal. I noticed other brands (Valvoline, etc.) still had 5 quart jugs available.

[nfpgasmask]

just throwing this out there...be sure the mobil one "jug" is actually 5 quarts. I just bought some (I always get mine from WalMart) and all the "jugs" on the shelf of the various weights (10w, 15w, 5w, etc) were now 4 quarts...so I had to buy a lone quart as well.


This sucks...'cause I really liked getting all 5 quarts in a one shot deal. I noticed other brands (Valvoline, etc.) still had 5 quart jugs available.

Dude, holy carp! You are totally right! I didn't even notice! I just went in the garage and sure enough, the jug I bought was only 4 quarts!!!! What gets better, is they used to be $22 for the 5 quart jug and now its $26 for the 4 quart jug!!! WTF!!!???!!!???

I feel like an idiot...but thanks.

Bart

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

What gets better, is they used to be $22 for the 5 quart jug and now its $26 for the 4 quart jug!!! WTF!!!???!!!???

Bart

My thoughts exactly!

Don't feel bad about not noticing the change...I "barely" caught it myself...if it wasn't for the other brands still being 5 quarts and their "jugs" looking much larger on the shelf next to the Mobil one...I'm sure I'd have missed it too!