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GreenMachine11 · 09-15-2013, 07:29 PM

I currently have a little over 68,000 miles on my LT v6/6pd...After having my oil changed this weekend the mechanic noticed I have a front engine seal leak. With that being said, I've noticed I've been having to add more oil to the engine more frequently...I thought it could just be burning oil but now I realize where the problem lies.
I plan on taking it to the dealer asap to have this problem addressed. The car is still under warranty.
I am sweating bullets thinking this could be the start of an ongoing problem

...Any input on this matter is highly appreciated!

Some of the questions I have are:
1) Could this leak adversely effect my entire engine?
2) It is likely to start leaking oil again once it's fixed & become a recurrent problem?
3) What could have caused it to leak in the first place? Hard driving? Normal wear & tear on the engine?

rtcat600man · 09-16-2013, 10:57 AM

Sorry to hear this affected you too. I had mine into the dealer for what sounds like the same issue. All covered under warrenty. Nothiing to do with how you drove it.
Once fixed at the dealer you should be all set. Keep on driving (after fixed) and enjoy.

gahammerle · 09-16-2013, 01:22 PM

So how long does the warranty cover this leak? I'm at 66,### and noticed a very slight leak on mine.

rtcat600man · 09-16-2013, 06:05 PM

Should be good for 5 year 100k mile warranty for engine and drive train, if I remember correctly.

TooCool5 · 09-18-2013, 10:44 AM

Have them check the chains while they are in there.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-22-2013, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenMachine11

I currently have a little over 68,000 miles on my LT v6/6pd...After having my oil changed this weekend the mechanic noticed I have a front engine seal leak. With that being said, I've noticed I've been having to add more oil to the engine more frequently...I thought it could just be burning oil but now I realize where the problem lies.
I plan on taking it to the dealer asap to have this problem addressed. The car is still under warranty.
I am sweating bullets thinking this could be the start of an ongoing problem

...Any input on this matter is highly appreciated!

Some of the questions I have are:
1) Could this leak adversely effect my entire engine?
2) It is likely to start leaking oil again once it's fixed & become a recurrent problem?
3) What could have caused it to leak in the first place? Hard driving? Normal wear & tear on the engine?

GreenMachine11,

Sincere apologies for reading about this oil leak. I understand that you're seeking opinions of this matter, and wanted you to know that we're also here if you need additional assistance. Feel free to send me a message if needed and/or to establish a case regarding these circumstances.

Kind regards,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

PieNsky · 09-22-2013, 01:26 PM

I didn't even notice that mine had developed a small leak until I changed my chains at 117,000 miles. This is me, everything is there to do a timing chain change at that point. You have to remove the cover to get to it anyway. Ask how much to do the chains while they are in there. I'd guess you are 30000 to 40000 at the absolute most away from doing anyway, while some have worn before your mileage already .

PieNsky · 09-22-2013, 01:32 PM

The cover has a RTV sealant with a crankshaft seal. I had a small weep in the right front corner of the sealant. The major cost of the timing chain replacement is the labor it takes to get that front cover off anyway. I believe that mine is the highest mileage before needing replacing . Several others have not made it to 100,000 miles. I wouldn't sweat that oil leak at all. It will be an easy repair, albeit, time consuming.

ChadG · 09-22-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PieNsky

I didn't even notice that mine had developed a small leak until I changed my chains at 117,000 miles. This is me, everything is there to do a timing chain change at that point. You have to remove the cover to get to it anyway. Ask how much to do the chains while they are in there. I'd guess you are 30000 to 40000 at the absolute most away from doing anyway, while some have worn before your mileage already .

Quote:

Originally Posted by PieNsky

The cover has a RTV sealant with a crankshaft seal. I had a small weep in the right front corner of the sealant. The major cost of the timing chain replacement is the labor it takes to get that front cover off anyway. I believe that mine is the highest mileage before needing replacing . Several others have not made it to 100,000 miles. I wouldn't sweat that oil leak at all. It will be an easy repair, albeit, time consuming.

I think that is solid advice, try to get the upgraded chains while it is all apart - will cost you a fraction of what it will later. I know the upgraded chain part number has been posted around here before if you need it.

IBM camaro · 09-23-2013, 02:51 AM

I had that leak next thing I knew the engine blew

montreal2010yellow · 09-23-2013, 08:36 AM

Getting my car in at the dealer for repairs next monday, under warranty. 5 years, 100 000 Km (60,000 miles or so)

RickRay · 09-23-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal2010yellow

Getting my car in at the dealer for repairs next monday, under warranty. 5 years, 100 000 Km (60,000 miles or so)

Basic 3 year / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain 5 year / 100,000 miles
Roadside 5 year / 100,000 miles
Rust 6 year / 100,000 miles

montreal2010yellow · 09-24-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RickRay

Basic 3 year / 36,000 miles

Drivetrain 5 year / 100,000 miles
Roadside 5 year / 100,000 miles

Rust 6 year / 100,000 miles

Miles vs Km %$/"*& crasy to get the right numbers.

montreal2010yellow · 10-01-2013, 11:51 AM

Car just out of the dealership. Front seal changed and I had them to check the timing chain...They had to change it after only 42,000 miles (67 000 Km), and I drive really soft.

09-15-2013, 07:29 PM	#1
GreenMachine11 Drives: 2015 Bright Yellow 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 113	Front engine seal oil leak I currently have a little over 68,000 miles on my LT v6/6pd...After having my oil changed this weekend the mechanic noticed I have a front engine seal leak. With that being said, I've noticed I've been having to add more oil to the engine more frequently...I thought it could just be burning oil but now I realize where the problem lies. I plan on taking it to the dealer asap to have this problem addressed. The car is still under warranty. I am sweating bullets thinking this could be the start of an ongoing problem...Any input on this matter is highly appreciated! Some of the questions I have are: 1) Could this leak adversely effect my entire engine? 2) It is likely to start leaking oil again once it's fixed & become a recurrent problem? 3) What could have caused it to leak in the first place? Hard driving? Normal wear & tear on the engine? Last edited by GreenMachine11; 09-15-2013 at 11:29 PM.

09-16-2013, 10:57 AM	#2
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Sorry to hear this affected you too. I had mine into the dealer for what sounds like the same issue. All covered under warrenty. Nothiing to do with how you drove it. Once fixed at the dealer you should be all set. Keep on driving (after fixed) and enjoy. __________________ MY BUILD

09-16-2013, 01:22 PM	#3
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,672	So how long does the warranty cover this leak? I'm at 66,### and noticed a very slight leak on mine. __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

09-16-2013, 06:05 PM	#4
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Should be good for 5 year 100k mile warranty for engine and drive train, if I remember correctly. __________________ MY BUILD

09-18-2013, 10:44 AM	#5
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	Have them check the chains while they are in there. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

09-22-2013, 01:26 PM	#7
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,929 View My Garage	I didn't even notice that mine had developed a small leak until I changed my chains at 117,000 miles. This is me, everything is there to do a timing chain change at that point. You have to remove the cover to get to it anyway. Ask how much to do the chains while they are in there. I'd guess you are 30000 to 40000 at the absolute most away from doing anyway, while some have worn before your mileage already . Last edited by PieNsky; 09-22-2013 at 08:41 PM.

09-22-2013, 01:32 PM	#8
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,929 View My Garage	The cover has a RTV sealant with a crankshaft seal. I had a small weep in the right front corner of the sealant. The major cost of the timing chain replacement is the labor it takes to get that front cover off anyway. I believe that mine is the highest mileage before needing replacing . Several others have not made it to 100,000 miles. I wouldn't sweat that oil leak at all. It will be an easy repair, albeit, time consuming. Last edited by PieNsky; 09-22-2013 at 08:37 PM.

09-23-2013, 02:51 AM	#10
IBM camaro Texas HT5 Drives: IBM Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tx Posts: 1,335	I had that leak next thing I knew the engine blew

09-23-2013, 08:36 AM	#11
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	Getting my car in at the dealer for repairs next monday, under warranty. 5 years, 100 000 Km (60,000 miles or so) __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

10-01-2013, 11:51 AM	#14
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	Car just out of the dealership. Front seal changed and I had them to check the timing chain...They had to change it after only 42,000 miles (67 000 Km), and I drive really soft. __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...