2000 oil leak
Racer
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 323
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From: Sacramento California
Leaks are always hard to locate. If your car is a standard transmission you should be able look through the clutch inspection window to verify if the rear main seal is leaking. I've seen leaks like that and it was coming fron the camshaft sensor.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 1,028
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From: SW Ohio
I agree 100% with the oil pressure sensor. I would also check on the oil filter and bypass area. A rear main or rear cover gasket is a possibility as well, but the oil pattern doesn’t really agree with that thought. I would change your oil and filter, clean it all up, throw some dye in the new oil, and see what you can find after driving it for a bit.
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 389
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From: Chicago
Forgot, Clean up brake clean Then add dye and u will most likely find ur leak. don't take nothing apart intel u pin point the leak. The oil sending unit can have major residue that looks like a leak. Tat is bitch to get to. I know some will say easy but not for a beginner. JMO DO what u want. Might be the rear valve cover gasket leaking.
Why should he change the oil?? hes probably been adding oil so its still good.
Why should he change the oil?? hes probably been adding oil so its still good.