Is there an oil leak in the back of my car?
On the drivers side in the back the is a small two bolt cover that can Leak. The rear main can be tricky, the oil can appear to be dripping off the oil filter and or the starter. It is really leaking out of the main seal and being slung by the flywheel.
Where is the oil leak on a 5.3?
On the 5.3 there are a couple of common places for leaks. The oil pan towards the middle of the engine. The rear main also is a common leak. There is also a small cover plate on the back of the engine. On the drivers side in the back the is a small two bolt cover that can Leak.
When was the last oil change on my car?
I checked the oil yesterday 4/26/2014. The last oil change was at 147882. after wipe and check of dip stick, the very tip of the stick had oil on it just below the word ADD. The oil cap was checked…it was dry. no foam or oil on it.
What to do if you have an oil leak after an oil change?
If you discover an oil leak after an oil change it may not be your mechanic’s fault. The good news is these kinds of leaks are usually small enough to be easily repairable! Simply pick up a bottle of BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak and add it to your new engine oil.
On the drivers side in the back the is a small two bolt cover that can Leak. The rear main can be tricky, the oil can appear to be dripping off the oil filter and or the starter. It is really leaking out of the main seal and being slung by the flywheel.
On the 5.3 there are a couple of common places for leaks. The oil pan towards the middle of the engine. The rear main also is a common leak. There is also a small cover plate on the back of the engine. On the drivers side in the back the is a small two bolt cover that can Leak.
I checked the oil yesterday 4/26/2014. The last oil change was at 147882. after wipe and check of dip stick, the very tip of the stick had oil on it just below the word ADD. The oil cap was checked…it was dry. no foam or oil on it.
If you discover an oil leak after an oil change it may not be your mechanic’s fault. The good news is these kinds of leaks are usually small enough to be easily repairable! Simply pick up a bottle of BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak and add it to your new engine oil.