Why is my truck leaking oil after oil change?
One of the major reasons why an engine leaks oil after an oil change is from rotted engine gaskets, oil seals, or bad connections. If you get under the car, check the oil pan seals and oil pan drain plug. You’ll then want to check the timing cover seal and valve cover gaskets to see what shape they’re in.
Where does the 6.2L oil leak come from?
6.2l Oil Leak – where from? Anyone have a good idea where all this oil could be coming from? Oil leak just started over the past month light dripping,clean oil. I can see oil marks running down from heads but not sure if it’s enough to cause what I’m seeing coming off the oil filter and drain plug.
What did I do about the oil leak on my Chevy Tahoe?
Had to replace the oil pressure sensor and also the oil lines. Ran me about $800 for everything. Mines was leaking for awhile in the same spots as the above pics until I took it to the the dealer for a routine oil change. When I got it back no more oil leaking go figure.
Is it safe to put synthetic oil in my older GM Truck?
If you drive your truck daily, the resiliency of synthetic oil makes it safe to push a few thousand miles past your suggested oil change mileage. Even if you drive only occasionally, it’s still a good idea to use synthetic oil because conventional oil will start to break down much earlier, even when not in use.
Why do I have an oil leak after an oil change?
Both conventional and synthetic oils today are available with lots of additives to help fight sludge in your engine, high mileage wear, and even leaks. Before we get into why leaks tend to pop up after oil changes, we feel obligated to make a quick mention of oil weight, or viscosity.
Where is the oil leak on my Silverado Sierra?
Original problem was an oil leak off the back of the engine/transmission bellhousing area. It had gotten so severe that it was leaking a few large puddles (orange size) overnight. I was going to fix it myself, but time wasn’t something I had an abundance of, and I wasn’t sure of where the oil was coming from.
What causes an oil leak in a Ford 6.2?
One of the first Ford 6.2 problems related to oil is the oil leak. If you see a fluid puddle under your vehicle, it does not necessarily mean an engine oil leak. You can check the color of the fluid to confirm the source. For instance, if the fluid color is red, then this is a leak in the transmission fluid.
Where does the oil come from in a GMC Truck?
Originally the leak appeared to be coming from my rear main seal due to the collection of leaking oil where the bottom of my tranny and engine meet. But upon further investigation I noticed that the oil was also half way up the sides of my transmission’s bell housing (out side).
Had to replace the oil pressure sensor and also the oil lines. Ran me about $800 for everything. Mines was leaking for awhile in the same spots as the above pics until I took it to the the dealer for a routine oil change. When I got it back no more oil leaking go figure.