Re: oil change and starting car...

[ti@bazooka.amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Mike LaRosa x4229 writes:
> After changing my oil and filter sunday, I tried to start my car
> (1989 100)to no avail.  It turns out I forgot to put the oil cap 
> back on(dope!!)  But My question is how in the world does the 
> car know the cap wasn't on and refused to run ?

On most late model Audis the crankcase is breathed through the
emission control system.  If it is not sealed you upset the
system and the car would not run right (if at all).

-Ti
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