Ve Commodore 3.0l SIDI blowing smoke out of the dipstick tube

[JustinK971]

Hey guys I was just having a look at my 2009 3.0l Ve commodore it has full service history and I just ran the car and checked the engine oil level and as I took the dipstick out smoke was coming from the dipstick tube and as far I’m aware that’s not normal correct me if I’m wrong but I’m wondering what could be the cause I want to get it fixed asap bc I don’t want to kill my engine any help is appreciated check the attached video to see the smoke

 

[JustinK971]

Hey guys I was just having a look at my 2009 3.0l Ve commodore it has full service history and I just ran the car and checked the engine oil level and as I took the dipstick out smoke was coming from the dipstick tube and as far I’m aware that’s not normal correct me if I’m wrong but I’m wondering what could be the cause I want to get it fixed asap bc I don’t want to kill my engine any help is appreciated check the attached video to see the smoke

Also should mention it’s got a full service history

 

[VECalaisV8Wagon]

Also should mention it’s got a full service history

Most likely a blocked PCV valve.

 

[someguy360]

Blocked PCV valve as said above, it was a common fault with these engines.

You should drill a larger hole in it to not only fix the blockage but also stop the engine from sludging up, that was one of the main causes for chain stretch was the PCV valve not venting enough and allowing the oil to sludge up quicker.

if you do some searches on this forum theres some guides on doing it, only takes about 10 mins.

 

[JustinK971]

Blocked PCV valve as said above, it was a common fault with these engines.

You should drill a larger hole in it to not only fix the blockage but also stop the engine from sludging up, that was one of the main causes for chain stretch was the PCV valve not venting enough and allowing the oil to sludge up quicker.

if you do some searches on this forum theres some guides on doing it, only takes about 10 mins.

Yea easy thanks for the help guys one last question where abouts can I buy a new replacement

 

[VECalaisV8Wagon]

Yea easy thanks for the help guys one last question where abouts can I buy a new replacement

Shouldn't need a new one, clean the one you have with petrol & let dry.

 

[VECalaisV8Wagon]

https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/alloytec-pcv-problem-fix.279039/
yours being a 3.0 litre might look slightly different but the process is the same, should be able to blow through it, it's not a valve per-se just a restricter.

Follow the hosing from the rocker cover & the valve should be toward the rear of the engine somewhere.

 

[VECalaisV8Wagon]

Looks to be the same type of valve as the 3.6