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Old 12-19-2008, 02:44 PM
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mmmmmm Diesel...
 
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Originally Posted by kgregg View Post
Yes, definitely engine oil. I can smell it. It happened suddenly. What do you know about replacing valve stem seals? After 289K miles, they are probably worn. (Not sure about engine compression... have not checked it.)
Not much, as I have not has to do it yet.

Do check compression. Valve stem seals tend to seep more overtime, not all of a sudden.
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