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2009 Fiat Punto 1.4 grande
Car: Fiat Punto
Year: 2009
Variant: 1.4 grande
Categories: Engine & Drivetrain
Dip stick shoots out, as if a pressure builds up and hisses. Covering everything in oil.
Problem added: Mar 3, 2013 (11 years ago)
dawntony1

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Check crankcase breather / hose are both clear and not blocked .
Answered Mar 3, 2013 (11 years ago)
whittingehame

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Also check coolant level o.k ( when engine cools down )
Answered Mar 3, 2013 (11 years ago)
whittingehame

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If not that could possibly be something major gone inside engine .
Answered Mar 3, 2013 (11 years ago)
whittingehame

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sounds like a lot of pressure in crankcase
Answered Mar 3, 2013 (11 years ago)
paulieone

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check your level to make sure you havent overfilled
Answered Mar 3, 2013 (11 years ago)
paulieone

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And as stated check breathers ans also the oil filler cap
Answered Mar 3, 2013 (11 years ago)
paulieone

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Have you had a look at this similar problem:

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Answered Dec 23, 2014 (9 years ago)
BURKEARSJB

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