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Bulldog3071 · 04-09-2014, 10:26 PM

A few weeks ago I had the oil cooler changed out due to a oil leak. Today I didy first oil change and noticed oil on the oil cooler again, oil was very clean looking, I wiped down the oil cooler and plan to keep an eye on it and see if I can determine where oil is coming from and take back to the dealer as the vehicle is still under warrenty. Any ideas where oil could be leaking from its a very minor leak but as we all know no motor should leak oil as some dealers have told other owners in other post. could it be the oil pan? My car is not a DD and is super clean on the bottom as it has never seen the rain or wet road so it should be easy to spot a oil leak.

Muscle Car Lover · 04-09-2014, 10:42 PM

If the car sits a bit, try blowing some flour in the under area; mysterious leaks leave a nice trail this way. If DD its not that useful obviously.

Bulldog3071 · 04-09-2014, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Car Lover

If the car sits a bit, try blowing some flour in the under area; mysterious leaks leave a nice trail this way. If DD its not that useful obviously.

thanks I'll give it a try

Muscle Car Lover · 04-09-2014, 10:55 PM

I know it sounds stupid but flour (leveling dust works better but what a mess) makes fluid 'track' and have found many leaks this way. Best of luck.

velocity149 · 04-10-2014, 08:52 AM

Your car has probably seen rain... and depending when you got it, snow too...

Now for the oil. I had an old jeep, and it had a bad oil leak, but for the life of me, I couldn't figure out where it was coming from. My auto teacher at the time, told me that I could "puff" a little flour on the whole area, and when the oil leaked, it would absorb and move away the flour in it's path. After letting it sit for awhile, you can see a perfect river of where the oil came from. I don't know if you want to get flour all over the place, but if so, give it a try.

SlingShot · 04-10-2014, 09:48 AM

It's leaking oil from the oil cooler gasket. Mine had to be changed, because it acts like a wick and weeps oil.

As for the flour, I was taught that trick also but used for another reason ...

2010SLVRBULIT · 04-10-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

It's leaking oil from the oil cooler gasket. Mine had to be changed, because it acts like a wick and weeps oil.

As for the flour, I was taught that trick also but used for another reason ...

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Hannibal · 04-10-2014, 10:03 AM

These cars are notorious for leaks from 3 places.

a) The oil cooler/oil cooler lines/gaskets
b) The oil pan
c) The rear main seal

There are numerous threads on this.

E.T. · 04-10-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hannibal

These cars are notorious for leaks from 3 places.

a) The oil cooler/oil cooler lines/gaskets
b) The oil pan
c) The rear main seal

There are numerous threads on this.

+1

I had the rear main seal leak when the car was brand new. Dealer fixed it and no problems since then. **knock on wood** Have then check that out.

SSGUNNER · 04-10-2014, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Hannibal

These cars are notorious for leaks from 3 places.

a) The oil cooler/oil cooler lines/gaskets
b) The oil pan
c) The rear main seal

There are numerous threads on this.

You forgot the oil filter...when dealer does a piss job on changing oil. Lol.

DARK AGE 53 · 04-13-2014, 02:07 PM

My SS is pasted it's bumper to bumper warranty, the drive train warranty still has one more to go.....would these types leaks be covered by the drive train warranty?

04-09-2014, 10:26 PM	#1
Bulldog3071 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 930 View My Garage	Oil Leak ...Again A few weeks ago I had the oil cooler changed out due to a oil leak. Today I didy first oil change and noticed oil on the oil cooler again, oil was very clean looking, I wiped down the oil cooler and plan to keep an eye on it and see if I can determine where oil is coming from and take back to the dealer as the vehicle is still under warrenty. Any ideas where oil could be leaking from its a very minor leak but as we all know no motor should leak oil as some dealers have told other owners in other post. could it be the oil pan? My car is not a DD and is super clean on the bottom as it has never seen the rain or wet road so it should be easy to spot a oil leak.

04-09-2014, 10:42 PM	#2
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	If the car sits a bit, try blowing some flour in the under area; mysterious leaks leave a nice trail this way. If DD its not that useful obviously. __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

04-09-2014, 10:55 PM	#4
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	I know it sounds stupid but flour (leveling dust works better but what a mess) makes fluid 'track' and have found many leaks this way. Best of luck. __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

04-10-2014, 08:52 AM	#5
velocity149 Drives: 2014 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oshawa, Ontario. Home of the Camaro Posts: 810	Your car has probably seen rain... and depending when you got it, snow too... Now for the oil. I had an old jeep, and it had a bad oil leak, but for the life of me, I couldn't figure out where it was coming from. My auto teacher at the time, told me that I could "puff" a little flour on the whole area, and when the oil leaked, it would absorb and move away the flour in it's path. After letting it sit for awhile, you can see a perfect river of where the oil came from. I don't know if you want to get flour all over the place, but if so, give it a try. __________________ Thank our veterans for peace today, Support our troops for peace tomorrow. RIP Dad, 1962-2012 SYOTOS

04-10-2014, 09:48 AM	#6
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	It's leaking oil from the oil cooler gasket. Mine had to be changed, because it acts like a wick and weeps oil. As for the flour, I was taught that trick also but used for another reason ... __________________

04-10-2014, 10:03 AM	#8
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	These cars are notorious for leaks from 3 places. a) The oil cooler/oil cooler lines/gaskets b) The oil pan c) The rear main seal There are numerous threads on this.

04-13-2014, 02:07 PM	#11
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mi./Al. Posts: 829	My SS is pasted it's bumper to bumper warranty, the drive train warranty still has one more to go.....would these types leaks be covered by the drive train warranty? __________________ POW/MIA - YOU ARE LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA