When I pull off my oil cap while the car is running, I get alot of gases coming out. Its feels the same as my exhaust, it's quite warm, "puts" like the exhaust, and smells like exhaust.

Also, I find that my oil turns black pretty quickly.

Could this be a problem with my engine? Or is that much blow-by normal?

 

well, blow by is not really a good thing....if you feel that it's likley to be a problem I would do a compression test on the motor to see what's going on....

 

I have a tester. What kind of compression should I be seeing?

 

For each cylinder, crank engine through 4 compression strokes.......The lowest reading cylinder should not be less than 70 percent of the highest.....No cylinder reading should be less than 100 psi.

 

Make sure you pull all 4 sparkplugs out at one time too -- not one-at-a-time.

 

I know how to do it

I was just wondering what a "normal" reading for a 2.2 is, like 180psi is what is normal for my honda

 

Forgive me; knowing you're a Honda owner too I wasn't sure

 

then you should see that I said none should be LESS then 100 psi.....GM doesn't give an exact number....as long as all 4 cylinders are in close readings I doubt you have anything to worry about...but I personally would be happy with about 150 psi

 

hahah, i got burneddd

 

Finish with your compression test yet?

 

Naw I'm not doin it right now, maybe tm.

I have an inspection tm, so i dont wanna compromise that with a CEL, I'm already driving without a valid sticker, lol

 

We can always count on you for the entertaining run-ins with your local law enforcement...

 

I'm happy i'm going to be out of this town soon, so i dont have to deal with these queers

 

let us know how it works.