I have a 1997 dodge caravan, the oil level seems to rise.?

Min · #1 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 03:36 PM

I have a 1997 caravan that I owned for a short while, it seems to run very well, does not smoke, drips oil a little, no funny smell coming from vents, no decoloration on the fluids. But, every time I check the oil level it seems to rise about 1 quart for every 50 miles or so. not sure if this means it has a blown head gasket or crack in the engine? it doesn't seem to show any symptoms. does anyone have any ideas? anything info would help. thanks.

mandy · #2 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 03:47 PM

If it has a blown head gasket usually it will continue to cut off. THis sounds like another problem. Check the oil and see if it looks like regular oil, if not it's gonna look like mayo or thick milk

mandy · #3 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 03:47 PM

If it has a blown head gasket usually it will continue to cut off. THis sounds like another problem. Check the oil and see if it looks like regular oil, if not it's gonna look like mayo or thick milk

kelly_f_1999 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 03:47 PM

blown head gasket pretty good sign eith er coolant of fuel level shouldnt rise so its a problem you just have not found its head yet

do a compression check