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 Old 09-01-2012, 07:02 PM   #1
 
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Default Oil leak! - Suggestions appreciated

Noticed oil smell yesterday and today I looked under the car and there was a big oil puddle. Freaked me out. Looked under the car tonight but not sure if it's the seal or what.
It's above the oil pan. Please take a look at the attached picture, I think that's where the leak is coming from. Oil plug and filter are tight, doesn't seem to be leaking from there.
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doubt it, look to the right of the oil return line (what you circled) it's dripping down there too..hmmm fuck. I really doubt that came from spraying too
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When did you fill the oil last? Miss on the fill?
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That is not miss fill cause that does not seam like a brand new oil.
@sviki I cannot see taht picture well but i believe that is the oil line, the one that the oil returns to the engine from your turbo. Can't really tell by the pic though. Is that genpu cause the oil return line on the genwon is different. I have taken my turbo a couple of times and that gasket on the line was bad and was dropping some oil. Double check it!

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It was already noted to be coming from another source as its dripping from somewhere on the right
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I think it's leaking from the oil return line (wasn't sure what that was called). I let it run for few seconds while I was under the car and that's where the oil started coming out of.
I think the rest of the oil is from the oil spraying because it's everywhere.
I checked it couple weeks ago and the level was good. I changed it about 4K miles ago.
If it's the oil return line gasket, is it simple to replace and do I have to get it from a dealer or does AutoZone carry it?
It's gen 1 btw.
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dealer will prob be your best bet for that. or autozone will have gasket paper if you wanna just make your own
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I suggest finding the leak... Then fix it
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That seal is like 5 bucks from Mazda and a PITA to install. Get a loooong 8mm wrench...
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First check if it is really the seal! As I said I am not sure because I cannot see it good from the pic. If it comes from somewhere higher but it runs on the line check the banjo bolt on the turbo. As ms6fl said, the seal pretty cheat at mazda.
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Well, doesn't look like it's the oil return line. I wiped the oil and let the car run until I saw some oil come out - it's above the return line and can't really tell where it's coming from.
I guess I'll have to take it to the dealer. Sucks because they won't open until Tuesday.
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Do you guys think I should put it back to stock before I take it to the dealership?
I only have SRI, SSP, and RMM.
I've done oil changes myself and have all receipts.
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It turned out to be oil pipe, according to the dealer, not the return line.
I appreciate everyone's input.
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