Auto experts: oil seepage

[Airman68]

I drive older stuff, all of my vehicles (3) have over 200k miles on them and some leak more than others. I only get concerned if the leak get's out of hand. I got rid of a 2008 Impala, 235k miles that the leak just got bad enough I couldn't park it anywhere because of the drips and always had to park over a piece of cardboard plus it was a $1500 car. My 2008 Yukon XL, 203k miles drips here and there but not bad. 2017 Hyundai sonata, 201k miles, not a drip or any seepage. Wifes car, best car I ever owned, have ever only done brakes and oil, runs like a clock.

 

[jjj70095]

I have not see any drops on ground yet.....Dont know why Marganthaler said there was "oil was seaping heavily" in their initial assessment.

 

[mezz]

I have not see any drops on ground yet.....Don't know why Margenthaler said there was "oil was seeping heavily" in their initial assessment.

Because they want you to spend more $$$ with them. I recommend you to find a reputable local independent shop to do business with from now on. Just my .02.

 

[Airman68]

Oil seepage to one person is different to another. I've driven some pretty leaky cars before. If there are no drops on the ground and you don't have to add oil, you're probably ok. If you're really particular about leaks and oil, well I'm sure anything can be fixed for the $$. Could get a second opinion or have a friend that knows cars to take a look.

 

[whitedust]

I have not see any drops on ground yet.....Dont know why Marganthaler said there was "oil was seaping heavily" in their initial assessment.

You don’t know if these guys get commission on the repairs they generate. Obviously saw you as a target. When I feel a repair person taking advantage I call them out on the spot more or less tell them no fing way take a hike. If they try to keep talking one word works and that is STOP! Usually they get the picture after that for those that don’t a louder STOP that usually terminates the conversation sometimes an apology on the spot.

 

[jjj70095]

Got an oil change here in Illinois and they said there was no dripping at all from an oil standpoint. Just a little moist.
Glad I did not spend $2K to get it fixed at Marthaler in Minocqua.

 

[pclark]

You dodged a huge expense…….

 

[garageguy]

The same things happen in the home furnace repair industry they come over for a furnace tune up and tell you it's junk and try to move you in to a new 8,000 dollar furnace. Seen it many times

 

[whitedust]

Old trick called short stick. Pour or spray oil on your engine from little hidden containers put the stick in short show stick says low and work you from there put you on the lift and more bs. Engines don’t suddenly have massive oil leaks out of the blue always a slow seep that can be smelled and seen on the ground.

 

[pclark]

I noticed my 2007 Chevy Tahoe with 240,000 miles has an occasional oil drip. I’m pretty sure it’s the drain plug because I haven’t put a new one in quite awhile. Oh well, can’t complain, I love that vehicle! It actually rides better than some of the vehicles we test drove before we bought our Jeep Grand Cherokee.

 

[ddhanna]

Drain plug bad? Maybe a washer but that is supposed to get replaced at every oil change.

 

[pclark]

Drain plug bad? Maybe a washer but that is supposed to get replaced at every oil change.

The washer is on there, I put gasket seal on it once and that worked to stop the leak but when went the charge the oil the next time when I unscrewed it the gasket seal stayed on and caused the oil to drain out at a weird angle and not in my oil drain pan until I moved it to catch the oil. I think I just need a new plug with a good gasket. Next oil change that is going to happen!

 

[jjj70095]

How often should one change the air filter for a car?

 

[whitedust]

Driving conditions are different everywhere some areas this year were dusty, dry and heavy road construction. In the winter months not a lot of dust up north to worry about clogging up air filter. I always ask to see it and told techs nope many times but they are told to try.

 

[garageguy]

Perhaps, one of them electric vehicles would be a good choice for you

 

[garageguy]

Take it out and look at it. It takes two minutes

 

[pclark]

Where I live usually once a year, some you can actually clean and use again. As garage guy said, take it out and look at it, if it’s dirty replace it.