Small Oil Leak
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From: Sherwood Arkansas
Small Oil Leak
Guys,
I've got a 2006 and I barely drive it with 40K miles on the speedo. I noticed the other day that there was a small oil leak under the car when I moved it out to work in the garage. I know there is a lot of things that it could be, but could this be part of the whole catch can need that I hear of for the LS2? Thanks in advance.
I've got a 2006 and I barely drive it with 40K miles on the speedo. I noticed the other day that there was a small oil leak under the car when I moved it out to work in the garage. I know there is a lot of things that it could be, but could this be part of the whole catch can need that I hear of for the LS2? Thanks in advance.
Team Owner
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Could be a lot of things. These cars really don't leak much. A common issue is the oil pan gasket. Can you get under it and check for obvious things?
Here are a couple representative threads to review:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...cs-inside.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...y-oil-pan.html
Here are a couple representative threads to review:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...cs-inside.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...y-oil-pan.html
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Instructor
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From: Sherwood Arkansas
Well, looking at the other posts, it doesn't appear to have anything to do with the catch can, but more oil pan gasket. I will pull on ramps and look around, but I would love to hear what others have found. It's just a small amount. Telling me what each of you have found out, so I could know where to look.
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Sherwood Arkansas
Could be a lot of things. These cars really don't leak much. A common issue is the oil pan gasket. Can you get under it and check for obvious things?
Here are a couple representative threads to review:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...cs-inside.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...y-oil-pan.html
Here are a couple representative threads to review:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...cs-inside.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...y-oil-pan.html
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The same thing happened with mine. One day I noticed a couple of drops, and got under the car. I could see a drop or two on the rear bolt heads, and what appeared to be a light film along the side of the pan. I cleaned everything up, and didn't notice it again for a 2-3 weeks, so it was REAL slow. Anyway, it turned out to be a leaking oil pan gasket. I got it replaced about a month ago, and it has been fine since. The oil leak wasn't much, but I just didn't like the thought of knowing it leaked, however slow it was.
