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Originally Posted by eventoday
Hello,
I have an 81 240d. Pretty new to me so I am little scared. I had been reading a couple of threads that said you could tell a little about the engine when you take the oil cap off and look at the amount of smoke coming out.
Well I took mine and I had oil puffing out. Car seems to be peepy and run well. Just hoping that doesnt mean anything bad.
jake
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If you really want to know the condition of your engine in general... you need to do a compression test and a leak down test.....
If it runs peppy just read up on regular maintenance... like adjusting the valves..and changing your oil properly ( research the hole and o rings on the tube inside the oil filter )..and just enjoy your car.... the 'tea kettle test' is not anywhere in the FActory Shop Manual in any form or fashion....