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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 04:11 PM
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Slow oil seepage/leak from Cam Cover near oil return hole common?
Always something..........

I just discovered slow oil seepage/leak from the bottom front of passenger side Cam Cover near oil return hole - it looks like its been seeping for a while since the entire cam cover edge is caked with a thin layer of dirt. It is just a matter of resealing the can cover? - is it common? I just had the dealer do the 30K and plugs - they should have caught this. Now I will push them to remove bumper again - beyond the labor to get to plugs again (which I will not pay), what should I expect to pay additional for the cam cover reseal if the car is already disassembled to spark plug replacement point?

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Always something..........

I just discovered slow oil seepage/leak from the bottom front of passenger side Cam Cover near oil return hole - it looks like its been seeping for a while since the entire cam cover edge is caked with a thin layer of dirt. It is just a matter of resealing the can cover? - is it common? I just had the dealer do the 30K and plugs - they should have caught this. Now I will push them to remove bumper again - beyond the labor to get to plugs again (which I will not pay), what should I expect to pay additional for the cam cover reseal if the car is already disassembled to spark plug replacement point?

Thanks, Bond
I also notice im burning alot of oil lately, im wondering if i have a small leak somewhere as well too? Goodluck with yours man!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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I also notice im burning alot of oil lately, im wondering if i have a small leak somewhere as well too? Goodluck with yours man!
Martin,

How much is alot?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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no, it's not common.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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if u drive hard... u will burn about 12 quart for every 600 to 800 miles... these engines were designed that way.
 
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if u drive hard... u will burn about 12 quart for every 600 to 800 miles... these engines were designed that way.
Mark,
Please say you meant 1-2 quarts.
 
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Hmm i guess its normal then.. I burned off about a quart in the past month to month and a half
 
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Yip! they were designed to leak aswell though! lol

A few common leaks on these engines, I have had a couple.
 
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burning oil on these engines is common, but should not be leaking oil.
 
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burning oil on these engines is common, but should not be leaking oil.
yeah those suckers eat it up real nice...
 
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yeah those suckers eat it up real nice...
So ive noticed
 
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Originally Posted by MARKSKI
if u drive hard... u will burn about 12 quart for every 600 to 800 miles... these engines were designed that way.
LOL, you might want to take yours in for a checkup.

I put about 1 quart in between oil changes in my car. I hear it's normal.
 
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