i have an oil leak not sure where its coming from its not the head gasket; and i've just been a new motor in about three months ago...need help asap
2007-09-21 04:04:02 · 3 answers · asked by c.hill34 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
What kind of oil?
Power steering fluid?
Engine oil?
Transmission fluid?
Gear oil?
It's hard to say without looking at it, but the most common place for leaks is the valve covers.(engine oil)
2007-09-21 04:17:11 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK, let's start from scratch. First, buy 2 cans of Easy Off oven cleaner and a UV dye kit for the motor oil ( Auto Zone sells a kit w/ lamp, glasses and dye for $30). Second, find a hose nozzle that will have some good pressure when the water is on. Third, jack your car up high enough so your able to see under the car when you have it running. Forth, spray the engine around the oil soaked area with the Easy Off. As the foam starts to drip off turn the hose on and spray it clean. If still oil coated spray again. Fifth, put the entire bottle of UV dye in the engine oil. Make sure oil level is full and start car. Turn on the UV lamp and start looking for dye runs which when traced back to where it starts is the leak. Repair as needed.
2016-05-20 00:51:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess for the valve cover. Take the valve cover off, get a new gasket and try that. DON'T glue the gasket on though, just put it on, and then tighten it down. that should solve your problem.
2007-09-21 14:46:16 · answer #3 · answered by bushnana 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋