Steam from engine

Asked by Blackrammer Mar 02, 2017 at 07:50 AM about the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 SLT Quad Cab LB 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have steam coming from breather tube on front
of engine. Coming out of bottle that collects oil
spray. Cause?

2 Answers

221,105

It is called blow by. Due to worn piston rings or the pcv system needs to be checked, pcv valve, hose, and the breather may be plugged.

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