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Old 05-16-2010, 04:33 PM   #1
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Oil leak

Just changed the oil today and noticed a couple of drops on the driveway. Its not coming from the drain plug or filter. Its on the right side near just inside the right rear tire. I believe this is the side the AOS is on.
The oil gauge is showing to the upper line but not above it. Did I over fill it a little? It was not doing it before the oil change. Any help much appreciated.

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Old 05-16-2010, 06:53 PM   #2
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Can you get under it and take a look and a picture?

It might be the oil filler tube - mine leaked once and I had to replace the clamp.
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Old 05-17-2010, 05:30 AM   #3
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Is it clean oil or dirty oil? Sounds like the oil fill tube to me. They tend to crack and will leak when adding oil.
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Old 05-17-2010, 05:50 AM   #4
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Leak

The oil does is not very clean. I drove the car around last night. This morning I checked the floor and just a tiny drop. I wonder if its not coming from the AOS.
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Old 05-17-2010, 05:13 PM   #5
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I guess it was the filller hose. I must have spilled some oil. I was able to jack the car up and wipe all the hoses down. No more leak.

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