What causes blow by in an 1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR ENGINE

Asked by M1A1Delta May 31, 2015 at 01:34 PM about the 1998 Lincoln Town Car Signature

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Blow-By is the normal passing of pressure in to crankcase past piston rings. Worn or broken piston ring(s) will make it worse

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