This is the bad news, if this is true. But it sounds so weird that I doubt that it is true.

The only way you can get the oil from the crankcase is through the vapors. I must say that ANY modern engine takes the oil vapors from the crankcase into the intake, through the PCV system. Why 3.5DI is different ?

What would be definitely helpful is to use the oils with the least vaporisation. I am using Mobil1 0W-40 europian formula (advised by rubo <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ) and I am fine by now, but I have only 10K miles on my Axiom.

Last edited by holger; 04/18/07 08:26 PM.
Oleg
Axiom 4WD 2004: OME shocks, 32" BFG Mudders, RockSliderz, OME929+2" spacers, Stinkyfab bent RE rear links, front ARB locker, rear No-Slip locker, DOR front axle lowering kit, custom middle section skid plate, IronMan torsion bars.
Deceased Rodeo'02 4WD.