Tuesday, December 22, 2009

My 2001 ford taurus is leaking oil from the passenger side of the engine. Where is this leak from?

The leak happens when the car is stationary.My 2001 ford taurus is leaking oil from the passenger side of the engine. Where is this leak from?
Ford oil pan drain plugs now have neoprene O rings up against the hex flange. Run your car up on jack stands or a set of Rhino Ramps. With the motor running and a drop light in your hand inspect the oil pan and crank pulley end (right side.) If your lucky its a valve cover gasket. In any event it's easy to find but you've got to get it up and get underneath to find it.My 2001 ford taurus is leaking oil from the passenger side of the engine. Where is this leak from?
The right side is the front of the motor (pass side) and there are many seals etc..... could be a front crank seal.... or...?
The fastest way to locate the leak is to have flourescent dye put in your engine oil and then the technician uses a black light to locate the leak. It's cheap and fast if it's not obvious where the leak is coming from.
That's where the drain plug is located. Apply the parking brake, raise the vehicle %26amp; place on jack stands. For some reason people seem to strip the drain plug. Check the plug is tight. If it's tight %26amp; leaking, then remove %26amp; fit with a copper washer.

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