Oil on PCV ??

[NorthernP5]

P5'ers,

I own an 02 P5 with 82000 kms (50000 miles) on it. This past weekend, I was checking oil, filter, belts... and dicovered that the oil level was down (about 3/4's to full on the dipstick). When I checked my PCV valve there was an oily residue on it.

-Its been about 2000 miles since my last oil change. I use Mobil 1 5W30.

-changed my plugs about 1000 miles back.

Is the residue on the PCV valve normal? Is this a sign of bigger problems?

Any help is most appreciated!

 

[hukster00]

pcv valve (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) releases pressure that builds up in the head, so seeing oil there is ok, since you got ~50k miles just to make sure go replace its only like 5$ or so,

 

[SlowPro98]

Yeah mine was like that, I just bought a new one and was done with it.

 

[mikeweb]

I just cleaned mine out with brake cleaner.. good as new

 

[P-Funk!]

^yep. Spray and shake.

If it rattles - it is good.