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Re: Kia Sorento - Blow oil out dipstick - Low power
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 11/5/2011

I've seen many cat failures on the Kia 3.5, but rarely on the Hyundai version of that engine. Can't explain why.

But yes the backpressure can blow the dipstick out, especially on a higher mileage engine that may already have some excess blow-by. Login to read more.