oil dipstick/compression Q - Toyota Supra Forums

11-13-2007, 06:10 AM

mrnickleye

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Quote:

Originally Posted by supramacist

Someone told me the floating dip stick was a sure sign of having blowby. Is this true?

Yes, but a properly operating PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) system helps keep the pressure down.

The port on the throttle body has a smaller hole, to control the "vacuum" (amount of air coming in).

It can get clogged.

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