Oil Leak?
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Oil Leak?
the bottom of my 7.3 is covered with oil and drips regularly everywhere its parked. I've had the truck for 3 months and have only put about 4 quarts into it. I cant see any sign of leakage from under the hood. Where's this oil coming from. It looks like a larger leak on the ground and on the underside of the truck, but the oil loss in minimal.
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Start by tightening up you valve cover bolts, then try to clean things up. also oil filters should be tightened 1-1/2 turns after the gasket makes contact, any less and they will loosen and start to leak.
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Without more info on the drip location it's hard to say ...
Valve covers are known for coming loose and leaking.
Oil Sending Unit.
Front and rear main seals.
Best thing to do is clean it up so you can trace the drip.
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
Valve covers are known for coming loose and leaking.
Oil Sending Unit.
Front and rear main seals.
Best thing to do is clean it up so you can trace the drip.
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
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