oil leak?
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oil leak? hey guys, i noticed my car is dripping little bits of oil. i rarely drive the car, as it just sits in the garage. i checked my engine oil level and its perfect, and the oil pressure is perfect. i would say its maybe a drip or 2, but by the end of the week its a little bit bigger than a quarter size puddle? any ideas?
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I notice that if I don't drive the car for more then a few days it starts to drip. I am wondering if there's a gasket or seal that is dried out and needs to be replaced...kinda hoping that's what it is too. Of course I'm not too knowledgable in these areas.
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thanks grendel. im wondering if it might be oil drain plug. but it seems fine. just wondering if anybody knows?
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Nobody can tell where your leak is coming from but you. You need to get under the car and trace the oil back to its source. Good luck. Post up when you have more info and you'll get more help.
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yeah its a pita trying to track down where its coming from. i appreciate it. ill try to take a look today. seems like its little drips of oil though.
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Look for oil trails on the engine. If it's too dirty then use some engine degreaser and get it all looking decent so next time you'll be able to tell where the oil's coming from.
If you keep your car parked in a flat, clean spot (meaning no prior oil drops on it) then you can use that to help tell where the leak is - if you don't move your car then your leak should be from somewhere in the area of where the spot is.
If you keep your car parked in a flat, clean spot (meaning no prior oil drops on it) then you can use that to help tell where the leak is - if you don't move your car then your leak should be from somewhere in the area of where the spot is.
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Look for oil trails on the engine. If it's too dirty then use some engine degreaser and get it all looking decent so next time you'll be able to tell where the oil's coming from.
If you keep your car parked in a flat, clean spot (meaning no prior oil drops on it) then you can use that to help tell where the leak is - if you don't move your car then your leak should be from somewhere in the area of where the spot is.
If you keep your car parked in a flat, clean spot (meaning no prior oil drops on it) then you can use that to help tell where the leak is - if you don't move your car then your leak should be from somewhere in the area of where the spot is.
thanks dragonrage!! its weird cuz i put some paper towels underneath the car and let it sit there for 1 day, and i checked this morning and the towels were clean as a whistle.
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