Finding oil leak
Finding oil leak
I've got an oil leak that I'm not able to easily locate. I've used a UV light and oil dye to help. It's coming down around the starter, at the front right of the engine.
Not coming from the upper half of the engine, which means it's not the head gasket or the filler neck.
Not coming from the oil pan gasket or bolts.
Not coming from the oil filter cap.
I have to add a quart about every 2 months. It's not a huge leak and I've always got new oil in the mix, but I'm getting tired of cleaning up the driveway spots.
To get under the engine, I only have ramps, and I'm not pulling off the front end for a better view. I'm just wondering if anybody knows of a specific spot in that area that would be a likely source.
Not coming from the upper half of the engine, which means it's not the head gasket or the filler neck.
Not coming from the oil pan gasket or bolts.
Not coming from the oil filter cap.
I have to add a quart about every 2 months. It's not a huge leak and I've always got new oil in the mix, but I'm getting tired of cleaning up the driveway spots.
To get under the engine, I only have ramps, and I'm not pulling off the front end for a better view. I'm just wondering if anybody knows of a specific spot in that area that would be a likely source.
Last edited by MILESJOHNSSON; Nov 11, 2025 at 08:08 PM. Reason: Photo link in middle of text, and for clarity
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