Sudden Engine Oil Leak
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Suddenly there is a noticeable engine oil leak coming from the front passenger side of the engine. Oil level has fallen below the hash marks on the dip stick. Refilled about a quart today and later noticed a six-inch long spot while idling.
No other issues. Plan to lift it up Monday morning after a weekend of little, if any, driving.
All suggestions welcome. When the dip stick is below the hash at the minimum level, how much oil is gone?
Would front main seal be a good guess? Oil pan gasket? Puzzled as to why it's on the passenger side of the engine. And so quick to develop.
No other issues. Plan to lift it up Monday morning after a weekend of little, if any, driving.
All suggestions welcome. When the dip stick is below the hash at the minimum level, how much oil is gone?
Would front main seal be a good guess? Oil pan gasket? Puzzled as to why it's on the passenger side of the engine. And so quick to develop.
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Wow, all sorts of possibilities, but the oil filter is on the passenger side.......is it possible it has come loose? There is a pressure/sensor switch there too, which could have sprung a leak, I doubt the front crank seal would have developed such a sudden leak. I would estimate you are at least 2 quarts low if you are below the min mark. I wouldn't drive it at all until I had looked underneath and investigated further.
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