White smoke from oil dipstick tube and oil fill cap

[AyeJay029]

Hi guys, on my 2014 ST today I noticed a white smoke (steam?) coming from the dipstick tube when I went to check the oil levels (engine was warm and off). I have tried looking this up and there are many inconsistencies, with people saying that this is fine, and others saying it may be an issue and am a bit confused. I drove it around a bit and I did not notice any obvious weirdness and no CELs came on. Also, I don't think any smoke was coming from the exhaust. Is this common for the ST? Or should I have this looked at? Thanks!

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Hi guys, on my 2014 ST today I noticed a white smoke (steam?) coming from the dipstick tube when I went to check the oil levels (engine was warm and off). I have tried looking this up and there are many inconsistencies, with people saying that this is fine, and others saying it may be an issue and am a bit confused. I drove it around a bit and I did not notice any obvious weirdness and no CELs came on. Also, I don't think any smoke was coming from the exhaust. Is this common for the ST? Or should I have this looked at? Thanks!

Hows the coolant level? If it's fine....quit worrying all oil will smoke some especially after you just get done beating on it and it's still warm* that's what the pcv system is for.

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[AyeJay029]

Hows the coolant level? If it's fine....quit worrying all oil will smoke some especially after you just get done beating on it and it's still warm* that's what the pcv system is for.

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Appreciate the information bud thx, I'm not super mechanically inclined and learning!

 

[slopoke]

If the oil on the dipstick is milky, then you need to be concerned. If the oil isn't milky, your engine is fine.

 

[AyeJay029]

If the oil on the dipstick is milky, then you need to be concerned. If the oil isn't milky, your engine is fine.


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That's super useful thanks!