Excessive Oil Under Engine
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I looked under the car and i see oil in places that i thought there shouldn't be oil. I looked under my other car and its dry around it's oil pan and under his engine. So here are some pictures to look at and tell me if you think they could have just spilled oil over the years or am I leaking somewhere. Take a look at the last picture and let me know if that looks like a problem. Wanna add not missing any oil. I'm 1800 miles on this oil change.
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The last photo is the felt anti-splash baffle under the oil filler cap and looks normal to me. The other photos don't look like old oil.
I would just monitor oil consumption unless the oil dripping really bothers you. If less than 1/2 quart per 1,000 miles, I would be inclined to ignore it (other than topping up). How many miles on the engine?
I would just monitor oil consumption unless the oil dripping really bothers you. If less than 1/2 quart per 1,000 miles, I would be inclined to ignore it (other than topping up). How many miles on the engine?
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The last photo is the felt anti-splash baffle under the oil filler cap and looks normal to me. The other photos don't look like old oil.
I would just monitor oil consumption unless the oil dripping really bothers you. If less than 1/2 quart per 1,000 miles, I would be inclined to ignore it (other than topping up). How many miles on the engine?
I would just monitor oil consumption unless the oil dripping really bothers you. If less than 1/2 quart per 1,000 miles, I would be inclined to ignore it (other than topping up). How many miles on the engine?
P.S. I did have the valve cover off when I did this cleaning.
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Yep, metal baffle under that slag. It's really close to the opening so it was hard to get in there and clean it out. Some of the hardest stuff I've ever seen. Finally got it off, but nothing even wanted to touch it. If Auto RX will dissolve that (and I believe it will), there is nothing it won't be able to handle. Sure won't undo that granite over night though! ![EEK!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/eek2.gif)
Maybe it was a little soft because I doubt that even granite starts out "like granite".
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Maybe it was a little soft because I doubt that even granite starts out "like granite".
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I have had that after filling the oil during a change...the oil even with a funnel creeps under the engine cover and drains down the block...I use engine degreaser and spray the area, and rinse. Then see if you really have a leak or just spillage.
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You're right, if that is the front of the engine after an oil change. When I do mine I end up with a ton of oil running down the front of the block because of that goofy oil filter location. Drips on the floor for days if I don't hose it off.
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I just had my 2002 RX's oil and filter changed today and as always happens the mechanic manages to spill oil down the front of the engine while changing the oil filter (what a miserable location for an oil filter). You can change the filter WITHOUT spilling a great amount of oil all over the front of the engine and down into the frame. I've done it in the past.
I'm sure that if you don't hose off the spillage (as I just did) the airstream will carry the spilled oil the back under the engine and result in the kind of oil dribbles and drops you see in the photos.
I'm sure that if you don't hose off the spillage (as I just did) the airstream will carry the spilled oil the back under the engine and result in the kind of oil dribbles and drops you see in the photos.
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The oil looks like fresh oil not used oil. The oil would be a lot darker to nearly black if it is oil that has been in the engine for some time. IMHO I think it is probably spilled oil draining down the side of the engine from the last oil change when someone missed the filler port, then didn't do a very good clean-up job.
I have tried numerous ways to keep the oil off the front mount when changing the filter. Now, I just place the drain pan below, spread some rags and spray the area with degreaser.
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I have tried numerous ways to keep the oil off the front mount when changing the filter. Now, I just place the drain pan below, spread some rags and spray the area with degreaser.
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Pictures 1, 2, and 4.
I'm positive these are from the rear valve cover.
FWIW...even after 2k miles after an oil change.
My oil still looks golden. Around 3-4k then it starts getting darker.
I'm positive these are from the rear valve cover.
FWIW...even after 2k miles after an oil change.
My oil still looks golden. Around 3-4k then it starts getting darker.
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P.S. The oil filter isn't in the best place but what I do on my truck is break it loose, then slip a 1 qt. zip-lock bad over it before I begin to unscrew. It catches the oil that leaks out of the full filter and you can even get it zipped before you pull it out to contain the oil with filter.
Last edited by code58; 03-12-10 at 12:14 AM.