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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 05:04 AM
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Hello, All. The truck in my sig has just turned 297,000 miles. I recently towed a trailer gross of 14,000lbs to Colorado and back. I noticed my front axle is a bit wet with motor oil as well as the oil pan just under the breather tube. Questionoes maintaining 25-30lbs of boost pressure on steep grade climbs or remote exhaust braking on the backsides of steep grade have anything to do with it? This oil underneath is a new development. Thanks!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2017 | 03:50 AM
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You either have blow-by or you vacuum pump is pressurizing the crank case. How do your vents work? If all it does it blow out of the defrost your vacuum pump needs rebuilding.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 09:23 AM
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Thanks for the response. My vents are working properly. I'll check for blowby. As I mentioned, the spot of oil on the ground is a new thing. May just be time.
 
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