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Old 10-18-12, 07:54 PM
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my car seems to have formed an oil leak recently. i was wondering if these cars have any common oil leaks. thanks.
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Valve cover gaskets, cam oil seal, crank oil seal, oil pressure switch, power steering pump, power steering hose, rack and pinion seal, oil pan gasket, tranny oil pan gasket.... You didn't really specify anything, so there you go.
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ok thanks, it's most likely engine oil, also it's coming from the bottom of the engine closer to the passenger side right behind the wheel.
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Add distributor o ring to the list if your car has a distributor
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