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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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i had an oil leak for a while now and want to fix it up. it doesnt leak that much but it makes ma add some from time to time. i am not sure if its that hose leaking? it is covered with oil. or is it the gasket right under the hose? there is also oil on the gasket but it might be the oil dripping from the hose? like i said it doesnt leak that much you cant even see it dripping, i guess it just builds up over time.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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Clean off all the excess oil that has leaked. Then, drive you car and check to see if you can see where the source is.
 
Old Apr 26, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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sound like a plan btw do you have any idea what is in that hose on the picture? does it actually run oil inside?
 
Old May 4, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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did some research and that hose is for power steering. i dont get it how it is covered with oil cuz that looks like engine oil. do you guys think that the bolt might be leaking and the hose is covered with oil cuz of splashing i guess?
 

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Old May 4, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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Power steering fluid is dark, too.
 
Old May 4, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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i dont think that i am losing any power steering fluid.. but i keep loosing oil (not much)
 
Old May 5, 2010 | 12:04 AM
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bump. anyone? i want to get this fixed !
 
Old May 5, 2010 | 01:13 AM
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get the UV solution and a dark light. when u put the UV solution in ur oil, the UV will glow where u are leaking oil from. it will probably show how oil got to that hose as well.
 
Old May 5, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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Clean the **** and see if you can see where its coming from....
 
Old May 7, 2010 | 01:59 AM
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check around your spark plugs coils.from memory the gasket between the rocker cover and the head and were the two meet i think thses one wear plugs are as wel.have a look at this at the same time.
 



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