OIL PAN LEAK

SQUALO · 09-10-2017, 02:04 PM

I own a 2017 Camro LT V6 RS and have had an oil change done, at the dealership, in July and the car was running well.

I haven't driven it much, as it's not my daily driver, and one day noticed a small pool of oil on my garage floor. Took the car to the dealership, they said it was a bad seal on the lower oil pan, they fixed it.

Car sat for about a week with minimal use, checked underneath, and noticed more oil on the ground, again. Took it back to the dealership, they did the same thing, but kept it overnight so the seal could cure better. Service advisor told me it was dry and I went to pick it up.

Three days later (this weekend), I noticed oil leaking AGAIN

, not as much as the first time but still noticeable...I've been using an aluminum foil tray on the ground, since the first incident, to better monitor the amount and location of oil leaking.

I know it's going back AGAIN , but has anyone else had this issue? I couldn't find anything on the internet with similar issues.

nancygrl · 09-10-2017, 06:16 PM

When I had my '16 SS, there was a leak that developed at the oil level sensor and eventually migrated to the back and bottom of the oil pan. Not sure if your V6 has the same oil level sensor set-up.

SQUALO · 09-11-2017, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nancygrl

When I had my '16 SS, there was a leak that developed at the oil level sensor and eventually migrated to the back and bottom of the oil pan. Not sure if your V6 has the same oil level sensor set-up.

I'll ask at the dealership, thanks for the input.

nancygrl · 09-11-2017, 09:10 AM

On the SS, the sensor is on the passenger side of the oil pan and the seal (o-ring I think) is susceptible to certain solvents. Didn't have any problems until after I brought it in for the transmission oil cooler line recall. My guess is that when the tech cleaned up the area, probably got some solvent on the side of the oil pan and some probably got on the seal as well. It was really hard to detect because of how clear new oil is after it's changed out, but the trail of was definitely coming from the sensor. At least this was in my case.

09-10-2017, 02:04 PM	#1
SQUALO Drives: CHEVROLET Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: York Region, ONT. Posts: 4,258 View My Garage	OIL PAN LEAK I own a 2017 Camro LT V6 RS and have had an oil change done, at the dealership, in July and the car was running well. I haven't driven it much, as it's not my daily driver, and one day noticed a small pool of oil on my garage floor. Took the car to the dealership, they said it was a bad seal on the lower oil pan, they fixed it. Car sat for about a week with minimal use, checked underneath, and noticed more oil on the ground, again. Took it back to the dealership, they did the same thing, but kept it overnight so the seal could cure better. Service advisor told me it was dry and I went to pick it up. Three days later (this weekend), I noticed oil leaking AGAIN , not as much as the first time but still noticeable...I've been using an aluminum foil tray on the ground, since the first incident, to better monitor the amount and location of oil leaking. I know it's going back AGAIN , but has anyone else had this issue? I couldn't find anything on the internet with similar issues. __________________ Frank (Drive Safely & Responsibly)

09-10-2017, 06:16 PM	#2
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	When I had my '16 SS, there was a leak that developed at the oil level sensor and eventually migrated to the back and bottom of the oil pan. Not sure if your V6 has the same oil level sensor set-up.

09-11-2017, 09:10 AM	#4
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	On the SS, the sensor is on the passenger side of the oil pan and the seal (o-ring I think) is susceptible to certain solvents. Didn't have any problems until after I brought it in for the transmission oil cooler line recall. My guess is that when the tech cleaned up the area, probably got some solvent on the side of the oil pan and some probably got on the seal as well. It was really hard to detect because of how clear new oil is after it's changed out, but the trail of was definitely coming from the sensor. At least this was in my case.

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