oil leak
05-03-2004 | 07:21 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
From: Tampa, Florida
oil leak
I've recently started expierienceing an oil leak it appears after I've driven the car. It looks like it starts at the center of the engine tray towards the front of the car. The entire motor was taken apart by the dealer exactly one year ago to fix the secondary air passage issue, so I can't imagine it being a seal or gasket.
Could this result from overfilling the oil by a quart to a 1/2 a quart. I am going to be bringing it in shortly, till then any ideas.
Could this result from overfilling the oil by a quart to a 1/2 a quart. I am going to be bringing it in shortly, till then any ideas.
05-03-2004 | 07:29 PM
#2
Keeper of the Truth
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 6,486
Likes: 5
From: So Cal
If you overfilled the oil, it would be coming back out the filler neck and dump itself on the exhaust. You'd be smelling the burnt oil. Chances are, you do have a leak somewhere.
05-03-2004 | 08:15 PM
#3
Addicted Specialist
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 6,158
Likes: 369
From: So.CA
Sean993,
You're not going to be able to tell much with the tray on. Remove it, jackup the rear end, crawl under, and take a good look with a good light. If nothing is obvious, or it's not clear what the source of the leak is, you may have to wipe down whatever you can get your hands on, then drive it around for a day or three. It should be apparent by that point if it's anything more than a seep. Hope this helps.
Edward
You're not going to be able to tell much with the tray on. Remove it, jackup the rear end, crawl under, and take a good look with a good light. If nothing is obvious, or it's not clear what the source of the leak is, you may have to wipe down whatever you can get your hands on, then drive it around for a day or three. It should be apparent by that point if it's anything more than a seep. Hope this helps.
Edward