2023 Colorado Blow By, Oil Consumption

Hello, everyone.

I would like to question any 2023 owners if they’ve noticed a lot of air coming out of the oil fill while the engine is idle. I am experiencing oil consumption in my truck and I am wondering if this is normal or if a damaged piston ring is the reason for it. I’ve scheduled a compression test for the dealer. If you have a 2023, start your engine and allow it to warm up. Then, place your hand over the oil fill, and if you feel the air “pumps” flowing out, it signifies there is a leak in your pistons, which is causing air to flow through your intake. Does anyone else have that?

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It’s normal for there to be pulses…

The rule of thumb is, if you place the oil cap on top and it doesn’t get blown off, things are good.

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@Charlotte It gets blown off

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@Benjamin Alright, keep us updated on what the dealership says.

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@Charlotte definitely i will do that.

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I believe there should be a tiny vacuum. On a non-turbo engine, the PCV valve is connected to the intake manifold vacuum. On a turbo, things become more complicated because the manifold might also have positive pressure.

When I remove the cap from my GTI while it is idling, I sense a little vacuum trying to suck the cap back on. And the engine will run substantially rougher. This is the check for a bad PCV. If the PCV valve malfunctions, it can provide boost pressure to the crankcase, resulting in oil leaks and other difficulties.