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vclark6 · 02-08-2014, 09:56 PM

What's up guys I'm new to this. I live in the houston humble area. But I have a question. Most of the time afte a drive longer than 30 mins or so I have a small amount of oil under my care. After a drive when I get out and look under the car I don't see anything but when I come out in the morning again I have a spot or two. Anyone can help me with this please and thank you

LS3 SS · 02-08-2014, 10:05 PM

Check your oil cooler. There was a TSB on the oil cooler seal leaking when these cars first came out. Also check to make sure your oil filter is tight, and your drain plug.

vclark6 · 02-08-2014, 11:08 PM

Thanks and will do. I guess i can't open her up as much

vclark6 · 02-09-2014, 09:37 AM

I checked those and they seem fine. It looks like it could be from the oil pan maybe.

vclark6 · 02-09-2014, 09:51 AM

That's where it seems like it's coming in from

Avalnch · 02-09-2014, 12:36 PM

My car had the oil cooler leak. At first, I thought it came from a lower point on the engine, but after a closer look, I tracked it down to the oil cooler (which is higher up on the driver side of the motor). The leak trickles down and gets the bottom of the engine wet and it appears to be coming from the middle section.

vclark6 · 02-09-2014, 07:32 PM

What if it's on the passenger side?

TheHorse13 · 02-10-2014, 07:22 AM

If it's on the passenger side you may have either an oil pan gasket leak and/or a rear main seal leak. Both are extensive repairs. Take it to the dealer.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 02-11-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by vclark6

What's up guys I'm new to this. I live in the houston humble area. But I have a question. Most of the time afte a drive longer than 30 mins or so I have a small amount of oil under my care. After a drive when I get out and look under the car I don't see anything but when I come out in the morning again I have a spot or two. Anyone can help me with this please and thank you

vclark6,

Welcome to the forum. We must apologize to read of your oil leak concerns. I understand that you're seeking thoughts and opinions (with several responses already posted), but send me a message if you want to take it a step further and get an official diagnosis. I will then reach out to a Customer Care Specialist at your desired dealer for additional assistance in these matters.

Sincerely,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

vclark6 · 02-12-2014, 06:43 PM

It was the rear main seal. She's at the dealer

chef5330 · 03-05-2014, 02:50 PM

I have a 2010 RS/SS low vin number and have a extended warranty for 8/2014 full coverage no deductable. I have drips of oil coming from the oil cooler. The dealer will not even look at it unless it is "Dripping on the ground". What can I do? Car has 14,800 mile only in 4.5 years. Any help would be appreciated.

Hannibal · 03-06-2014, 07:27 AM

Find a new dealer.

Rock-It Man · 03-06-2014, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hannibal

Find a new dealer.

There should be no visible leaks. So find a dealer that takes leaks seriously.

Why would any dealer refuse this work, I wonder? They get paid to do warranty repairs.

Avenging Orange · 03-07-2014, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by chef5330

I have a 2010 RS/SS low vin number and have a extended warranty for 8/2014 full coverage no deductable. I have drips of oil coming from the oil cooler. The dealer will not even look at it unless it is "Dripping on the ground". What can I do? Car has 14,800 mile only in 4.5 years. Any help would be appreciated.

Definitely find another dealer. I had mine fixed last year and it was out of warranty. Its a TSB, warranty has no bearing.

02-08-2014, 09:56 PM	#1
vclark6 Drives: 2011 2ss Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 18	Small oil leak maybe What's up guys I'm new to this. I live in the houston humble area. But I have a question. Most of the time afte a drive longer than 30 mins or so I have a small amount of oil under my care. After a drive when I get out and look under the car I don't see anything but when I come out in the morning again I have a spot or two. Anyone can help me with this please and thank you

02-08-2014, 10:05 PM	#2
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 2,275	Check your oil cooler. There was a TSB on the oil cooler seal leaking when these cars first came out. Also check to make sure your oil filter is tight, and your drain plug. __________________ GPI SS3 Cam / PRC 255 heads / Forged 376ci bottom / Fore level 2 fuel system / D1SC ProCharger on 12lbs / Alky control dual nozzle / 770 whp / 649 wtq tuned by Ryan Stevens at GPI

02-09-2014, 09:51 AM	#5
vclark6 Drives: 2011 2ss Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 18	That's where it seems like it's coming in from Attached Images

02-09-2014, 12:36 PM	#6
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	My car had the oil cooler leak. At first, I thought it came from a lower point on the engine, but after a closer look, I tracked it down to the oil cooler (which is higher up on the driver side of the motor). The leak trickles down and gets the bottom of the engine wet and it appears to be coming from the middle section. __________________ Vengeance Kaotik Cam, C.A.I., ARH LT, Pypes Cat Back, ZL1 Shifter+2012LS3VERT bushing, Quantum Brake Ducts, JDP Tow Hook Scorch Yellow Trim Kit, Shark Fin, AAC DRLs+ABLs+SMDs, ZTA Rear Spoiler, R.Y. 1LE Splitter. Pfadt coilovers, camber plates, trailing arms, Pegasus Solid Subframe. Pedders ZL1 barz, radius arm & steering rack bushings. BMR adjustable toe-rods. Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace. ZL1 GMPP Driveline Upgrade. TurnOne P/S pump. CTS-V 6 pistons. 447 HP @ 6180 RPM / 418 TQ @ 5100 RPM

03-05-2014, 02:50 PM	#11
chef5330 Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Metallic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 74	To chevrolet customer service I have a 2010 RS/SS low vin number and have a extended warranty for 8/2014 full coverage no deductable. I have drips of oil coming from the oil cooler. The dealer will not even look at it unless it is "Dripping on the ground". What can I do? Car has 14,800 mile only in 4.5 years. Any help would be appreciated.

02-08-2014, 11:08 PM	#3
vclark6 Drives: 2011 2ss Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 18	Thanks and will do. I guess i can't open her up as much

02-09-2014, 09:37 AM	#4
vclark6 Drives: 2011 2ss Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 18	I checked those and they seem fine. It looks like it could be from the oil pan maybe.

02-09-2014, 07:32 PM	#7
vclark6 Drives: 2011 2ss Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 18	What if it's on the passenger side?

02-10-2014, 07:22 AM	#8
TheHorse13 Drives: 2011 Black SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 1,116	If it's on the passenger side you may have either an oil pan gasket leak and/or a rear main seal leak. Both are extensive repairs. Take it to the dealer.

02-12-2014, 06:43 PM	#10
vclark6 Drives: 2011 2ss Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 18	It was the rear main seal. She's at the dealer

03-06-2014, 07:27 AM	#12
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	Find a new dealer.