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Old 03-19-2010, 11:30 AM
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Oil at the bottom of the car but not leaking
I have been under my car the last few days and noticed plenty of oil that I can wipe away with my finger under the pan. But oil is not leaking which I would notice on the garage floor. Any idea?
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Old 03-19-2010, 11:32 AM
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Spillage from oil changes? I always spill **** from the filter when removing it.
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Old 03-19-2010, 11:59 AM
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Common leaks are OMP area and front seal, and oil filler neck gasket....

Clean it off nice...drive it for a few days...and see where it's coming from

I had front seal issues that only puked oil at the track....street driving it never leaked.....
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probably just seepage not a leak.
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OK I will clean it up and monitor over the next few weeks.
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Originally Posted by nuke0907
probably just seepage not a leak.
From my perspective...oil on the outside of the engine is a leak.....

Engines shouldn't leak....well at least before they are 10 years old
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From my perspective...oil on the outside of the engine is a leak.....
heh - was thinking the same thing
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From my perspective...oil on the outside of the engine is a leak.....
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Originally Posted by dannobre
From my perspective...oil on the outside of the engine is a leak.....

Engines shouldn't leak....well at least before they are 10 years old

you'd be suprised how many manufacturers dont consider "seepage' a leak when it comes to warranty claims.
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