Oil in Intake Plenum - 88 3.0 Caravan

May 08, 2004 5 Replies

Runny oil clogs the tube leading to the MAP sensor, causing a Code 13.



I have to pull the tube with the engine running to suck the oil back into the manifold, then shut off the engine, blow the oil out of the tube and maybe clean it with solvent. Every few tankfuls I have to do this.



The vehicle does not have any oil smoke while running. However, the next day after a freeway run, there will be a huge amount of oil it burns off for a minute, then it runs clean.



What's going on? Is there an explanation for the oil accumulation?


PCV valve issues?

Bill Putney (to reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet >

I would have to agree. First thing I would check is a clogged/failed PCV valve. For the $3 I would just replace it to be sure.

Thanks guys. Will do that and report back - takes a few days to tell though.

I guess we both have different experiences in this area. I have experienced this twice (87 2.6L and 95 3.0L), both cases were a clogged/failed PCV valve. Not saying that is the only possible cause, just most common (IMO) and easiest/cheapest to check.

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