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 Apr 13, 2006 - 10:34 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
I changed my oil a few days ago with Castrol GTX 5W-30. I was idling in a parking lot and my engine started smoking so I get out and there is a puddle of oil under my car. I checked the oil filter and drain plug and they are tight. Does anybody have an idea of where this oil could be coming from? I will take some pics tomorrow of the spots that have oil on them maybe that can help. Any help would be appreciated.
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Apr 13, 2006 - 10:44 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '06 From Austin, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Did it all of the sudden happen to start leaking? One idea is to check your seals. Just a thought. Hope you get it fixed soon.
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Apr 13, 2006 - 10:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
did you wipe oil on the new oil filters seal? where was the oil smoke coming from? the engine bay?
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Apr 13, 2006 - 11:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(BluuFire @ Apr 13, 2006 - 11:44 PM) [snapback]421341[/snapback] Did it all of the sudden happen to start leaking? One idea is to check your seals. Just a thought. Hope you get it fixed soon. How would I check a seal for leaks? I have never had to do anything like this before so I am completley lost lol. QUOTE(Bitter @ Apr 13, 2006 - 11:56 PM) [snapback]421345[/snapback] did you wipe oil on the new oil filters seal? where was the oil smoke coming from? the engine bay? Yeah I put oil on the seal and the smoke was coming from the engine bay -------------------- |
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Apr 13, 2006 - 11:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
well check the oil level to help ensure you dont damage the engine. clean it down well and then start it up and look for the leak. you can get a tracer dye and a uv light kit to make tracking it down easier.
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Apr 13, 2006 - 11:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Baltimore, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Where would I get tracer dye at?
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Apr 13, 2006 - 11:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
check the internet or call local auto stores.
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Apr 14, 2006 - 12:33 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 19, '04 From Scottsdale, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Check your oil level first. Fill up if you have too. Put your car up on blocks, start the motor and get underneath with a light. You will see it.
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