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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 03:39 PM
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Common oil leak places...

I think my cars leaking a little oil, havent gone under and checked where yet, but is their any common places i should check for leaks?
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 04:57 PM
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Oil pan gaskets and oil filter tube o-rings are common leaks. The oil cooler lines/fittings are also prone to leaking.

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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 05:02 PM
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I had an oil leak problem, so i took eferythingunder the ar pane apart, and it tune out to be one of my oil cooler lnes, so i changed both of them just incase, car runs fine.
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Old Sep 23, 2002 | 09:21 PM
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http://fc3s-pro.com/TECH/PROBLEMS/problems2.html

Look in the top section in the center section.
This is for a turbo, but it's obvious which you can apply for an NA.


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Old Sep 24, 2002 | 12:39 AM
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i have a drip that comes from somewhere near my oil filter that i have not investigated or fixed yet. havent had the time, just been checking the oil and makin sure its not low. doesnt seem to lose any more oil than the amount it burns.
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Old Sep 24, 2002 | 01:15 AM
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makesure your metering oil lines arent cracked that could be a possibility.
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Old Sep 24, 2002 | 01:50 AM
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I recently replaced both oil cooler lines with braided hoses. Don't wait too long to fix...my leak started to soak my brake pads and rotor. I also replaced the oil filter tube O rings and now have noticed my oil pan gasket is leaking. So in summary, the previous replies nailed the most common areas for you to check..good luck.
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