i have a 1985 grand marquisMy oil is leaking from my car. does anyone know why and the cheapest way to go about this?
one of your hoses could be leaking I have 1977 Mercury Marquis old cars are a pain in the butt.My oil is leaking from my car. does anyone know why and the cheapest way to go about this?
First you need to find out where the oil is leaking from it could be many things from a oil senser to a gasket etc then once you find where the oil is leaking from then you can find out how much it cost to fix it because it can leak from so many areas it really depends on where it is as to what it will cost to repair it because it could cost anywhere from 5 - 10 to 100 and up but until you know the source of the leak there is really no way to answer the question wisely
you,ll have to clean the engine off before you can find out where its leaking from,then ask about a repair on it ,right now there's a lot of places that it could be leaking from,clean it off and run it long enough to see where its coming from on it,good luck.
it could also be the valve cover about 15 dollars a side plus abou an hour in the shop unless you have the book on the car and tools or a friend whose handy, or it could be a seal front or back or worse take it to autozone for a free code check and ask them guys about this an older car can drool oil or fluids and if you check them every week go on for years its bad for the earth but cheaper than some repairs also try this go to a regular top garage with good mechanics and ask for a free safty checkj things like the brakes and fluids and wheels and so on now as they are reporting the problems and the estimates to fix it all there ask about the oil leak then say I ll be back about the repairs then ask an older adult relative about the best places to go as they know the bargains and the foolish non bargains from time and experiance
It's leaking because the seals or gaskets are worn out or something is loose. Where the leak is will determine the cost to repair it. I cannot do better than that with the little info. It's leaking because it still has oil in it. Is there any place you don't see oil smeared? Above that, there's no leak.
Step 1..determine where the oils leaking from. 2.. figure out the price for the repair to stop the leak. 3.. if it is cheaper to fix it than to buy another car go buy the part which is hopefully just a gasket or two and fix it.
About 30 different places it could be leaking from. Some are simple 20 dollar repairs some are several hundred dollar repairs.
you can get a leak detection kit for less than $20 at autozone type places. Oil additive and uv light to find the leak. then get a haynes guide or similar and replace the faulty gasket. good luck!
You gotta find out where its leaking hopefully its just a valve cover or pan gasket and not the seals around ur tranny and engine. Ford made really cheap paper gaskets for the valve covers of a 85 Marq..
Harley Guy is right you are not giving a person much information to work with. Would be nice to know where it is coming from.
It depends on where the oil is leaking. ? not enough information.
It could be a hole in the oil pan, or a leaky seal somewhere. Can't really tell from here.
ya, bring it to a garage now, before it breaks more and costs 10 times more to fix.
fix the oil pan. should be way less than $100 to do if yuo do it on yourself.
need a new gasket around oil pan..or someone either stripped the bolt when oil change.
stop-a-leak
buy the cheapest oil to put in there
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Jeep Cherokee 4.0 Oil Filter Leak?
I have a 2000 Jeep Cherokee sport 4.0 Liter 6 cylinder, and since I synthetic oil in it, it has been leaking from the oil filter. My oil pressure guage does not work, so I have no idea what my oil pressure is, but it seems normal. This is the second oil filter that has started to leak, and I am sure that there is only one seal in it. I have been using napa premium oil filters with castrol syntec oil, should I try a fram filter or some thing like that? What else could be causing the leak?Jeep Cherokee 4.0 Oil Filter Leak?
I have a Cherokee 4.0 2000 also
The oil pressure sensor is located right near the oil filter clean the area real good with some degreaser and then run it a bit I'll bet you find the oil is not coming from the filter but from you non working oil pressure sensorJeep Cherokee 4.0 Oil Filter Leak?
Is it the filter itself or is it the seal that leaks.
Make sure the seal bed is clean in the first place. If it is the filter that cracks change the make.
I have a Cherokee 4.0 2000 also
The oil pressure sensor is located right near the oil filter clean the area real good with some degreaser and then run it a bit I'll bet you find the oil is not coming from the filter but from you non working oil pressure sensorJeep Cherokee 4.0 Oil Filter Leak?
Is it the filter itself or is it the seal that leaks.
Make sure the seal bed is clean in the first place. If it is the filter that cracks change the make.
Mercedes Benz E320 1994 Oil & transmission leak?
I own a 1994 Mercedes Benz E320. I went to get my oil changed from Jiffy Lube (Great Service). However, they told me my oil and transmission were leaking and I should get them checked out. They also recommended that I get fuel filter service, transmission service and cabin air filter service.
Can anyone give recommendations for a good service center in the east bay and any other comments.Mercedes Benz E320 1994 Oil %26amp; transmission leak?
Sounds like a typical Jiffy up-sell. I would get a second opinion on those services before you went ahead and did them.
When did you do the filter changes last? The recommended Benz intervals are every 2 years/30K miles for the trans fluid and filter and every 4 years/60K miles for the fuel filter. The dust filter should be changed every year but keep in mind that not all W124 chassis ( E-class from 86 to 95 ) even had them ( although they were more common in the 94 and 95 model years )Mercedes Benz E320 1994 Oil %26amp; transmission leak?
Don't fool around, take it to a Mercedes dealer. Even if you don't get it fixed there you will get an accurate diagnosis of your issues.
Can anyone give recommendations for a good service center in the east bay and any other comments.Mercedes Benz E320 1994 Oil %26amp; transmission leak?
Sounds like a typical Jiffy up-sell. I would get a second opinion on those services before you went ahead and did them.
When did you do the filter changes last? The recommended Benz intervals are every 2 years/30K miles for the trans fluid and filter and every 4 years/60K miles for the fuel filter. The dust filter should be changed every year but keep in mind that not all W124 chassis ( E-class from 86 to 95 ) even had them ( although they were more common in the 94 and 95 model years )Mercedes Benz E320 1994 Oil %26amp; transmission leak?
Don't fool around, take it to a Mercedes dealer. Even if you don't get it fixed there you will get an accurate diagnosis of your issues.
93 warrior, crack in the engine and leaking oil?
I have a 93 warrior and right above the front chain sprocket on the left side there is a guard that surrounds the chain and sprocket. Well right in there about an inch towards the engine it cracked and I have oil all over the rear side of the engine. Any help on how to fix or could i seal it with some type of bond and add more oil to the engine?93 warrior, crack in the engine and leaking oil?
sorry but your screwed on this one you might can get someone to weld it but it probably wont hold you may have to replace that side of the case93 warrior, crack in the engine and leaking oil?
J B Weld, bubblegum, and some duck tape!
sorry but your screwed on this one you might can get someone to weld it but it probably wont hold you may have to replace that side of the case93 warrior, crack in the engine and leaking oil?
J B Weld, bubblegum, and some duck tape!
Am I wrong to assume my mechanic is capable of cleaning the oil off of my '96 Ford Taurus' motor to find leak?
We took my husband's car (1996 Ford Taurus) to the shop to have the spark plugs and belt changed. There was also an oil leak in the engine that the mechanics were supposed to look at. We already had the plugs and the belt for the car, since we'd intended to change them ourselves but haven't had the time to do it recently.
The mechanic called my mom about the car today and told her that we'd need to take the car to have the engine steam cleaned because there was so much oil on it and they couldn't tell where the leak was. They also told her that they had changed the spark plugs, although they had to purchase new ones (at $6 each)because the ones we had brought in ';were the wrong size.';
I waited half an hour for them to call me after that, then gave up and called them. At first they said the car was ';ready,'; then confirmed that I would have to take it to a car wash, have it cleaned, and bring it back. They never said anything about the spark plugs directly to me.Am I wrong to assume my mechanic is capable of cleaning the oil off of my '96 Ford Taurus' motor to find leak?
ok that is a good question. If you brought the parts and assuming they were wrong...the garage should have put the car to the side and let you make the decision whether you wanted them to purchase the correct plugs. Also..any garage I know has the means to clean the engine themselves rather than have you take it to the car wash and have you do it.
My suggestion would be that you tell them you will pay the same price for the plugs they installed that you would pay at the auto parts store...you purchased them yourself to save money.
That would be an unauthorized repair.
Secondly, I'd ask them for the old plugs...so you can compare at the parts store that you purchased the correct plugs. If you did then you owe them nothing for the plugs just the labor...which is what you originally had on mind in the first place.
And I would never take this car to that garage again.Am I wrong to assume my mechanic is capable of cleaning the oil off of my '96 Ford Taurus' motor to find leak?
just pay for their spark plugs and return yours...you shouldnt be paying more labor but you will be charge for their parts...how do you know the car is leaking oil if you cant see it???
Here in California we have a Bureau of Auto Repair where you can complain about practices like what you have experienced. Try and negotiate a settlement, like having the labor for replacing the plugs applied towards the labor for replacing what ever gasket is leaking. It sounds to me like you went to a pretty bad shop, since anywhere I have gone to, either would steam clean it themselves or take it to a car wash for you. Your lesson learned is that this is not the place to have your car repaired and let everyone know your feelings. Most shops rely on good referrals for a large part of their business. Let them know how you feel.
The mechanic called my mom about the car today and told her that we'd need to take the car to have the engine steam cleaned because there was so much oil on it and they couldn't tell where the leak was. They also told her that they had changed the spark plugs, although they had to purchase new ones (at $6 each)because the ones we had brought in ';were the wrong size.';
I waited half an hour for them to call me after that, then gave up and called them. At first they said the car was ';ready,'; then confirmed that I would have to take it to a car wash, have it cleaned, and bring it back. They never said anything about the spark plugs directly to me.Am I wrong to assume my mechanic is capable of cleaning the oil off of my '96 Ford Taurus' motor to find leak?
ok that is a good question. If you brought the parts and assuming they were wrong...the garage should have put the car to the side and let you make the decision whether you wanted them to purchase the correct plugs. Also..any garage I know has the means to clean the engine themselves rather than have you take it to the car wash and have you do it.
My suggestion would be that you tell them you will pay the same price for the plugs they installed that you would pay at the auto parts store...you purchased them yourself to save money.
That would be an unauthorized repair.
Secondly, I'd ask them for the old plugs...so you can compare at the parts store that you purchased the correct plugs. If you did then you owe them nothing for the plugs just the labor...which is what you originally had on mind in the first place.
And I would never take this car to that garage again.Am I wrong to assume my mechanic is capable of cleaning the oil off of my '96 Ford Taurus' motor to find leak?
just pay for their spark plugs and return yours...you shouldnt be paying more labor but you will be charge for their parts...how do you know the car is leaking oil if you cant see it???
Here in California we have a Bureau of Auto Repair where you can complain about practices like what you have experienced. Try and negotiate a settlement, like having the labor for replacing the plugs applied towards the labor for replacing what ever gasket is leaking. It sounds to me like you went to a pretty bad shop, since anywhere I have gone to, either would steam clean it themselves or take it to a car wash for you. Your lesson learned is that this is not the place to have your car repaired and let everyone know your feelings. Most shops rely on good referrals for a large part of their business. Let them know how you feel.
Is it possible for oil to be leaking out my head gasket?
I have a 99 Dodge Stratus and I know the head gasket is bad and is leaking oil. Is that where the oil is prob coming from? How long could I drive it? ThanksIs it possible for oil to be leaking out my head gasket?
You can drive it til is hydro locks...
I'd say yes, it is possible.
Oil can get intothe head, and mix with coolant.. check your oil dipstick, if its like chocolate milk.. then your headgasket needs to be replaced asap.
also, it would be a distributor seal leaking, or an exhaust intakeIs it possible for oil to be leaking out my head gasket?
It's unusual for such a serious problem as a head gasket leaking oil and the car is still running normally. So if the engine is still running as always I would guess the valve cover gasket is leaking and the oil is flowwing down the sides of head. If the head gasket is leaking, you're damaging the engine every minute it is running and it should be fixed immediatly.
the oil is not leaking from the head gasket it is leaking from the valve cover gasket.. and running down on the manifold and smoking.. remove the valve cover.. purchase a gasket ask for rubber.. clean up the manifold gasket area and the area on the head... purchase some cement to hold the gasket in place while up put it back on the engine.. ok. you can drive check the oil and add some if it is more than half way down. ok.
an oilway feeding the OHC with oil under(now) less pressure than ideal. check radiator for oil slick %26amp; dipstick for grey sludge of water mixing in the oil. FIX pronto. contaminated water means a full flush out and a head gask job. engine oil and water means same job, and a quick cleanout-or the crank will rust from contact with the water. check compression-you know you have a bad head gsk, you prob overheated it. just pray you don't have to plane/replace the head.
Yes. I wouldn't drive it to long you might blow the engine if you run to low on oil and that will cause it to seize up and not run and then you will have a big paper weight. It might cost more to repair then a new engine but you need to check it out with a mechanic. Good Luckcelebrity myspace
You can drive it til is hydro locks...
I'd say yes, it is possible.
Oil can get intothe head, and mix with coolant.. check your oil dipstick, if its like chocolate milk.. then your headgasket needs to be replaced asap.
also, it would be a distributor seal leaking, or an exhaust intakeIs it possible for oil to be leaking out my head gasket?
It's unusual for such a serious problem as a head gasket leaking oil and the car is still running normally. So if the engine is still running as always I would guess the valve cover gasket is leaking and the oil is flowwing down the sides of head. If the head gasket is leaking, you're damaging the engine every minute it is running and it should be fixed immediatly.
the oil is not leaking from the head gasket it is leaking from the valve cover gasket.. and running down on the manifold and smoking.. remove the valve cover.. purchase a gasket ask for rubber.. clean up the manifold gasket area and the area on the head... purchase some cement to hold the gasket in place while up put it back on the engine.. ok. you can drive check the oil and add some if it is more than half way down. ok.
an oilway feeding the OHC with oil under(now) less pressure than ideal. check radiator for oil slick %26amp; dipstick for grey sludge of water mixing in the oil. FIX pronto. contaminated water means a full flush out and a head gask job. engine oil and water means same job, and a quick cleanout-or the crank will rust from contact with the water. check compression-you know you have a bad head gsk, you prob overheated it. just pray you don't have to plane/replace the head.
Yes. I wouldn't drive it to long you might blow the engine if you run to low on oil and that will cause it to seize up and not run and then you will have a big paper weight. It might cost more to repair then a new engine but you need to check it out with a mechanic. Good Luck
What could be leaking besides the oil pan on a 1999 buick park avenue?
I'm trying to find out where an oil leak is coming from. Could it be that the oil pan needs replacing or is there anything else located on the driver's side that could make it leak? The leak is about 3 bolts away from where the transmission joins the motor.What could be leaking besides the oil pan on a 1999 buick park avenue?
clean your oil pan off and try to tighten all the pan bolts and see if the leak stops.What could be leaking besides the oil pan on a 1999 buick park avenue?
could be the transmission oil
best to have it checked out
Could be the power steering pump
1.Green or Orange is coolant, dexcool is orange like V8 Splash Juice. Dexcool is used on GMs since 97 and above.
2.Red is Tranny fluid.
3.Brown like maple syrup is motor oil
4.Clear like corn Karo Corn syrup is brake fluid
5.Blue is windshield wiper fluid.
By position is brake fluid or tranny. The color will tell you for sure what it is.
A hose, the rear main seal (motor to transmission) the transmission. Could be coming from a head gasket, runs down the side of the engine and drips where it does but does not originate at that location.
Best thing to do is get the engine really clean and the you'll have a better chance of locating the source of the leak(s).
It could be your valve covers or intake gaskets, 3800's were notorious for valve cover gasket leaks. Also, check your oil filter, maybe it isn't on tight.
sounds like your rear crankshaft is on the way out.
Sounds like a rear seal or oil sending unit. Your best bet is to buy and additive that is fluorescent and added to the oil. Use a uv light to scan the engine and note where the fluorescence originates. That's how real mechanics find hard leaks on almost anything, even A/C.
clean your oil pan off and try to tighten all the pan bolts and see if the leak stops.What could be leaking besides the oil pan on a 1999 buick park avenue?
could be the transmission oil
best to have it checked out
Could be the power steering pump
1.Green or Orange is coolant, dexcool is orange like V8 Splash Juice. Dexcool is used on GMs since 97 and above.
2.Red is Tranny fluid.
3.Brown like maple syrup is motor oil
4.Clear like corn Karo Corn syrup is brake fluid
5.Blue is windshield wiper fluid.
By position is brake fluid or tranny. The color will tell you for sure what it is.
A hose, the rear main seal (motor to transmission) the transmission. Could be coming from a head gasket, runs down the side of the engine and drips where it does but does not originate at that location.
Best thing to do is get the engine really clean and the you'll have a better chance of locating the source of the leak(s).
It could be your valve covers or intake gaskets, 3800's were notorious for valve cover gasket leaks. Also, check your oil filter, maybe it isn't on tight.
sounds like your rear crankshaft is on the way out.
Sounds like a rear seal or oil sending unit. Your best bet is to buy and additive that is fluorescent and added to the oil. Use a uv light to scan the engine and note where the fluorescence originates. That's how real mechanics find hard leaks on almost anything, even A/C.
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