Where does the oil leak come from on a GMC Truck?
It CANNOT go up. OP said leak *appears* to be coming from above the rear main seal, which *could* rule out the oil pan. However, rear main seal or oil pan gasket or both could be failing. Though as mentioned in another post, it could be coming from the oil pressure sensor.
What was the problem with my GMC pickup truck?
Specifically, the lawsuit claimed the active fuel management (AFM) system, piston rings and PVC system in these vehicles were faulty and caused excessive oil consumption, as well as premature spark plug degradation and engine malfunction.
Why does my truck have a Qt leak?
My truck is leaking a qt. every 3 weeks – month and although im fairly familar with engines I cant seem to pin point the leak. 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.
Why is there water on the front of my truck?
The first rain we’ve gotten since I bought it came about a week ago and I found water in the floorboard carpet on both the driver and passenger front of the truck. I found water resting under the door trim which I’m afraid could lead to electrical issues if unresolved.
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.
How to change the oil pan gasket on a Silverado?
Its not that difficult to change the oil pan gasket even on a 4wd. Here are some steps: – remove the skid plate if equipped. – remove the starter, 2 bolts. you have to get it in the perfect angle to get it off. You may have to loosen the plastic trans cover at this point. (1 bolt below the starter I believe 10mm)
What is the pushrod cover on a Silverado Sierra?
Well maybe I’m old school or maybe I’ve built too many Oldsmobile V-8’s, but the valley pan is also the pushrod cover. On the 5.3’s, it’s the cover with the knock sensors in it. I just recently noticed an oil leak on my 2013 1500.
What should gap be between oil pan and gasket?
Buy a chiltons manual, there is a sequence to torquing the pan bolts. Screw the bolts in finger tight, push the pan toward the trans flat with trans mounting surface. there should be no or less then a .010 inch gap between the trans surface and oil pan.
It CANNOT go up. OP said leak *appears* to be coming from above the rear main seal, which *could* rule out the oil pan. However, rear main seal or oil pan gasket or both could be failing. Though as mentioned in another post, it could be coming from the oil pressure sensor.
What happens if your GMC Sierra has low oil pressure?
One of the most serious issues that can happen to your GMC Sierra ‘s engine is if it ends up with low oil pressure. Low oil pressure will cause the engine to seize up. When the oil pressure light on, it should be assumed that the engine locking up is imminent. We advise not running the engine until the issue can be properly diagnosed.
When did my Vortec 6000 have an oil leak?
I had a nasty oil leak about 6 months ago that turned out to be the rear main seal. That was fixed, and I also replaced the oil cooler lines, and oil pan gasket during the time it was in the shop. Now here is where it gets funny. Since then I have had a small oil leak in the oil pan gasket, confirmed with dye multiple times.
Is there an oil leak on my Silverado?
I have a 2004 6.0L Silverado that I have recently had a lot of work done on. Let me start this story off by saying I have faith in my shop, the service writer is a personal friend of mine, and the two mechanics there are both master ASE cert. each who have been wrenching for 20+ years.
My truck is leaking a qt. every 3 weeks – month and although im fairly familar with engines I cant seem to pin point the leak. 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.
Where do you find an oil leak in an engine?
Here are the most common locations to find an engine oil leak: The rear main seal is at the back of your engine and seals where the crankshaft exits the engine to attach to the flywheel. This seal is notorious for leaking on vehicles that don’t get used often or don’t get regular oil changes.
Can a bluedevil stop a V6 engine oil leak?
It’s usually a quick repair, but on some vehicles (such as those with transversely mounted V6 engines), there can be many components obstructing the oil pan. If you can’t easily get to your oil pan, consider using BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak to stop the leak by revitalizing the gasket!