Why would there be oil all over my oil dip stick on my 2003 ford expedition

Asked by nikkipink78 Oct 24, 2014 at 09:40 PM about the 2003 Ford Expedition

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I wiped it off several times and every time it reads oil all over the stick
The car hadn't been driven and when I did drive.it.all.gauges were.good
But it is.leaking oil now. Any suggestions??

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Larry answered 10 years ago

It sounds to me like it could have been overfilled on your last oil change. Did you have this problem before the oil change? Also, it could be blow by caused by too much crankcase pressure. Is there oil anywhere else like under the car floorboards or sides of engine?

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GuruZG2FW answered 7 years ago

I just BOUGHT it changed the oil because it needed it but also they had to much oil in it when I BOUGHT. It

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Larry answered 7 years ago

Glad you fixed it. If you liked my answer would you mind marking it so. Thanks

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