Oil leak.

@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Sep 19

Heh. I was wondering when I'd use that photo for something. Horse Jr. at it again.

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Sep 19

@HazySue I'm not washing the right side of my car right now because I want all of the "evidence" to be there when I get the fender/quarter panel (whatever the heck it's called) fixed.

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Susan

@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

14 Sep 19

@TheHorse

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (62552)

• United States

11 Sep 19

Oh, I’m so sorry. Nothing worse than when the trusty wheels start going south on you. I actually cried when I had to trade in Dooley. Hope you can find the cause and repair it!

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Sep 19

I think we will be able to.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (307773)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

11 Sep 19

I hope you can get it fixed soon.

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Sep 19

I tried today, but they were too busy. I just bought the new oil and went to work.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (326475)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Sep 19

We used to laugh about Vin's old car. We'd say he'd take it to the service station and ask them to fill it up - with oil. Hope the repairs are minor.

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Sep 19

I remember people actually filling up cars...and even checking the oil...from my childhood days. My dad was always friendly with the service station guys. Thanks. I'm an optimist. But the data seem to support my optimism right now. The car drives fine, and I got my usual 20.5 mpg on my trip to Montana.

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Angie

@andriaperry (116860)

• Anniston, Alabama

11 Sep 19

I hope its nothing serious. Keep it well fed.

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vanny

@vandana7 (99024)

• India

12 Sep 19

With the horse, you need to worry about the other person's welfare.

@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Sep 19

That's what I'm doing. The oil I got today was a tad thicker than what I've been using.

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Angie

@andriaperry (116860)

• Anniston, Alabama

12 Sep 19

@TheHorse Could have leaky valves, or the oil pan plug is leaking, or it could be simple like the filter is loose. What do I know, I am a landlady.

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Denver1 Marcco

@Denver1 (24)

• Denver, Colorado

12 Sep 19

Hello, I am a mechanic first and a computer-pro second... I would suggest taking some pictures and / or video of the leak start where it is hitting the ground and look up... lol... we need plenty of light of course. I am really good at following oil leaks to their source. I would not tighten any bolts as you might do more harm and cause a new leak. I have a co-worker with and Xtera so if I need to I can look at his to compare and I believe we could narrow this down. follow the areas that are washed clean. motor oil has detergents that will wash off any grease leaving a clear bright trail that leads back to the source. Sometimes oil will follow a line or hose from one area to a completely different area. Transmission cooler lines can accommodate that trick as an example. shoot a couple of pics of the damage too and I can tell if it's related... I am totally new and this is my first post, I signed up because I read your story and would hate to see you ruin an engine or worse have a fire or what have you... We could even do a live video thing if need be.... Marc side story... I fixed a jeep one time where someone had hooked up the PCV hose to the wrong port essentially disabling it and the oil seemed to be coming from everywhere, a huge mess underneath but up top seemed dry??? reconnecting the hose to the correct vacuum port totally fixed her issue.

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Sep 19

Thanks for the info! There's no "oil smell" when I drive, so it's not coming into contact with any hot parts of the engine. Switching from 10W30 to 10W40 DID slow the leak, though it's still there.

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Sep 19

Welcome aboard, by the way. If you're "conversational" you'll have fun here.

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Denver1 Marcco

@Denver1 (24)

• Denver, Colorado

13 Oct 19

@TheHorse Thank You, I do like this, but have limited time like most of us... Have you made any progress on your oil leak?

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BarBaraPrz

@BarBaraPrz (45615)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

11 Sep 19

Way back when, our van had an oil leak, so he just started using a heavier grade of oil...

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BarBaraPrz

@BarBaraPrz (45615)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

12 Sep 19

@TheHorse It still leaked but not as much.

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Sep 19

@BarBaraPrz That's what I'm experiencing now.

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Sep 19

I was actually wondering about that! Did it work?

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snowy

@snowy22315 (170798)

• United States

12 Sep 19

Hope it gets fixed! Cars and trucks are such a hassle at times!

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Sep 19

Can't live without 'em in California.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (170798)

• United States

14 Sep 19

@TheHorse nor here

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Sep 19

@snowy22315 Where is you?

mor

@stringer321 (5643)

• Kiryat Ata, Israel

14 Sep 19

I also had a problem with oil leak, it turned out oil was leaking into the water system (water had a leak too) I bought a new engine and other parts for a 8400 ILS. Ummm...that was one of my highest salaries that went straight to the car. I suggest you better check the water system too. If you see the water is dirty inside the water tank, with something green or black or brown, it can be oil.

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oil leak

water leak

new engine

mor

@stringer321 (5643)

• Kiryat Ata, Israel

14 Sep 19

@TheHorse that is good, so you won't need to ride your horse. :-) Assuming the horse is yours.

@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Sep 19

I checked the water. It is clear as a mountain stream. Well...clear, anyway.

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Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111948)

• United States

11 Sep 19

Good luck there on the outcome.

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Sep 19

Thank you, Alfredo.

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rakski

@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

12 Sep 19

Hoping that it can be fixed soon

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rakski

@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

12 Sep 19

@TheHorse good luck then

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Sep 19

@rakski It's working so far.

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Sep 19

Thanks. I bought thicker oil today. Well see if that slows the leak.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (40636)

• United States

11 Sep 19

Hope it doesn't turn to be too costly.

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Sep 19

I have some funds set aside, so I should be OK.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (80050)

• United States

11 Sep 19

Hope that oil leak isn't something costly.

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Sep 19

My hunch is that it's just a dried up gasket somewhere.

Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (129625)

• Israel

12 Sep 19

@TheHorse Clever idea the jug of oil I hope it all gets sorted out.

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Sep 19

I'm sure I'll write about it. Shabbat Shalom! (It's Saturday the 14th here now.)

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Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (129625)

• Israel

15 Sep 19

@TheHorse Thanks and Shabbat is over so I will wish you a Shavua Tov which is a good week.

vanny

@vandana7 (99024)

• India

12 Sep 19

Sent...but I would have thought that is the first thing they check ...lest some fire starts...that and oil, and breaks and clutch...did you not show it to some mechanic immediately?

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@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

14 Sep 19

I went in at 8 AM, as requested, to my mechanic. But the guy there wasn't particularly interested in looking at my car. So I put some more oil in and went to work. Will I have to find a new mechanic yet again?

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Anna

@LadyDuck (459735)

• Switzerland

11 Sep 19

May be it's not a big deal, good luck.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (459735)

• Switzerland

12 Sep 19

@TheHorse Your car has an oil leakage, not a gas leakage.

@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

12 Sep 19

My hunch is that it's gaskets...not a major thing. I still got 20.50 mpg on the way to and from Montana.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (96024)

• Marion, Ohio

11 Sep 19

I hope its not a big repair. It could be from the accident. My daughter slid into a guardrail on ice one time and thought the same thing. A couple of years later her tranny started leaking. The mechanic said it had slightly bent the metal line and that caused it to break over time.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (96024)

• Marion, Ohio

12 Sep 19

@TheHorse Better to be safe.

@TheHorse (207027)

• Walnut Creek, California

11 Sep 19

Thanks for the info. I'll have them check the innards" before I do the cosmetic repair.

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