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Old 11-22-2005, 02:54 PM
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where should oil drip from?

i noticed some oil spots after taking my 300D out today they were fresh.. bout the size of 2 quarters next to each other.. soi went under and looked.. oil pan dry.. but where the motor and bell house connect it was oil and had oil on it.. now this isnt the original transmission. is this something to worry about? i havent gotten ahold of the owner to see if they used synthetic oil.. i plan on using a dino oil . anyone know a good brand just kidding ill search for that
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Old 11-22-2005, 03:44 PM
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Rear seal? If so then you leave it until it gets bad.
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Old 11-22-2005, 03:48 PM
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degrease the engine....so you know whats wet adn whats dry....


Valve cover gasket leak is common....oil filter housing gasket leak is not uncommon.....nor are main seals
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Old 11-22-2005, 03:52 PM
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so it really something not to worry about.. just watch oil consumtion really? and use dino oil
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Old 11-22-2005, 03:57 PM
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so it really something not to worry about.. just watch oil consumtion really? and use dino oil
yes...but even a slow leak is going to make a huge mess out of a cement driveway in short order....trust me there....
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Old 11-22-2005, 03:58 PM
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so it really something not to worry about.. just watch oil consumtion really? and use dino oil
I wouldn't worry too much. Just clean up the engine and find out where it's coming from so you can keep an eye on it. Once you know what's leaking, you can decide if/when to fix it. Pay attention to your oil level, so you don't run low. The only oil leak that would really worry me is the oil cooler lines, because if they fail you can lose oil pressure in a hurry.
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Old 11-22-2005, 04:03 PM
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i asked this because i was worried about the oil on the driveway.. its not mine its my mums lol i think ill get an oversized blitz cookie pan as i call them for under the car.. i wiped the area clean to see where it comes from next time.. .. i will note my oil consumtion and maybe for my bday ill get a MB inspection
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