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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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this may be a stupid question but here goes anyway after drivin my cherokee if i pop the hood and open the oil filler cap on the valve cover it smokes quite a bit what would cause that??? is it bad for the jeep ???
its a 89 auto 4x4 4.o thanks in advance
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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This is perfectly normal when hot oil meets with cold air. It is oil that is vaporizing. No big deal at all, Bro.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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good peace of mind thank u
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