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And found the dipstick has burned oil all the way up to the handle, from about 5 inches from the bottom. It looks black, and its burned so badly that I couldnt wipe it off. Almost like I got a torch and heated it up for awhile.
I saw a very small whif of smoke come out of the dipstick hole when I pulled it out, thats normal, I know.
Is this something I should worry about? Never seen it before. Just thought I would ask in case I can prevent something from happening.
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Oil level is full and looks clean, with a very slight gas smell, though I am at 4100 miles and I know it needs changing.
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gas smell in the oil!?! I dont know if thats normal due ot my damn alergies, but that doesnt sound right nor does the burnt oil on the dip stick. Id ask around a bit more. Im not very car literate. So dont relie on what im saying.
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gas + oil=bad. Not sure what thing it is for sure that allows this to happen. Is it bad rings?
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Check the PCV system.
It is there to remove water vapor and volatiles (like gas) from the crankcase. If it is not working you will start to get buildup like that and possibly oil in the intake duct.
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Bad piston rings allow blow-by. It's not good.
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Originally posted by Rogerm60:
Check the PCV system.
It is there to remove water vapor and volatiles (like gas) from the crankcase. If it is not working you will start to get buildup like that and possibly oil in the intake duct.
My Dad mentioned that it could be water vapor too 
PVC was replaced about 6 months ago. (about 8-9K miles)
Mabye I should just replace it again and see what happens.
The gas smell is so light, that I dont think I will worry too much about it. It has always had that smell now and then, and the car runs stronger than when I bought it, so I doubt there is a ring problem. If there is, Im gonna get rid of this car QUICK.
The reason I dont think its that is because my truck always had a gas smell in the oil and it always passed a compression test with excellent numbers.
Im starting to think its because of the mileage since my last oil change. Think that could be the problem? I have never let it go over 3K before. I dont even want to drive it anymore until it gets changed, which will be at the earliest, Friday.
Thanks for everyones input. I sure hope its not a ring problem 
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You want foul smellin' oil? I got your foul smellin' oil right here. 
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Originally posted by PackRat:
You want foul smellin' oil? I got your foul smellin' oil right here.
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Originally posted by CRZYDRVR:
PVC was replaced about 6 months ago. (about 8-9K miles)
Mabye I should just replace it again and see what happens.
Test the PCV system!
You can replace the valve every week, that does not mean the system will work!
Pull the fresh air tube off of the valve cover and put your thumb over the valve cover opening. Suction should build up. When you remove your thumb there should be a sigh as air enters the crankcase.
If the PCV system is not working - fix it! It is there to prolong the life of the oil (and so, the engine).
Test the hose from the PCV valve to the crankcase if necessary.
Oh, and make sure it's a Motorcraft PCV valve. Fram and Purolator valves are junk.
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I got a purolator valve, no way am I changing it again, it better last a while.
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