I am experiencing oil leaking. brought to be repaired but it still leaks.
Asked by ReginaMM Sep 23, 2015 at 03:10 PM about the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT RWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I have a 2001 suburban and I am experiencing oil leaking. brought it to be repaired, but it still leaks. no problems driving it I actually drive it regularly on trips of 500 or more miles
7 Answers
so you didnt pay for the repair???thats why you didnt have what ever is leaking fixed????
stupid answer. I did pay, but it still leaks.
well ..stupid answer...take it back and have them redo it..or find out whats really leaking...why would you not take it back...sorry i left out the word SO thats why...QUESTION MARK.....sorry for even trying to help...
hytechredneck answered 9 years ago
there is a known oil leak problem the rear main seal housing, gm sells a repair kit comes with new housing, gasket , bolts and seal ready to install . note to all reading , keep it professional. we will all benefit
I like unprofessional, it's entertaining. Kelly, come on read the question. To the OP, take it back or take it elsewhere, oil leaks are not that difficult to diagnose.
Persistant oil leaks are a pain but usually A SIMPLE FIX. If it is a ptrssure leak, it will leak pretty bad. pressure meaning with engine running. Two seals, front crank and rear main. proximity to front and rear bearings. Pan gasket and valve cover gaskets. IfYour oil leak is mostly after driving awhile and it is dripping when parked, Then it would be a possibility your crank case pressure builds up. This would be due to a positive crankcase ventilation valve On vehicles since the 60's. It draws the crankcase fumes into the intake to cut emmision. Usually found at top of engine with a vacuum hose attached to it. Remove it and shake it. If it rattles it is ok if not, it is plugged up with sludge. Change it out with a new one, inexpensive fix. Hope this helped.You won't need to pay anyone to change it,a neighbor can help you locate it on the engine. recommend cleaning engine after repair to verify rsuccess
@hytechredneck Would you please share a link to the product you mentioned in your post?