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Oil Leak - Pretty Bad!

Maz said:
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I lost 11 quarts of oil in a 3-hour driving from a leaky sender.

_Maz

I had one that leaked like hell then would just stop for a while.
I got luck one day when a buddy was following me and stopped me because he was getting oil on his windshield, this time we could see it leak. I shut it off filled it back up with oil and it stopped.
 
Well, I just changed out the oil pressure sender. Cost was $24.49 plus tax. Five minute job, no kidding. Seems to be runnin' fine, sans leaks. We'll see when I drive back to Chicago next week. Tightened my valve cover as well (three or so bolts were a bit loose). Thanks guys, hopefully that did the trick.
 
old_man said:
I have a rule. Never replace anything unless you can prove it is bad first. Especially things that take a lot of work, like rear main seals.

Get a squirt bottle of Castrol SuperClean and spray down the engine everywhere there is oil. Wait a few minutes and rinse the engine. Repeat a couple of times until the oil is all gone. A quarter wash works great, just don't get the TPS wet too much. Then clean out the spray bottle and mix up some water and add a couple of tablespoons of cornstarch. Shake it up and mist the engine, especially where you had oil leaks. Let it dry. It will leave a white powder residue. If it is leaking just sitting, the leak will become readily apparent in a short time. The white powder will soak up the new oil and you will be able to track it back to the source.
Good trick, corn starch makes really good french frys to.
 
Canola oil is better for yor health there JULIA... :D


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