Fixin an oil Leak

[tuttiwala]

Does anyone know how to fix an engine oil leak?

it takes about one month for all my oil to drain, and i mean totally drain!!

Can someone either tell me how to fix it or direct to a website that tells you how to fix an oil leak? i would be most grateful.

Thanks a lot.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

If it's a GM 2.8L V6, check the rear seal.

 

[perry]

Any blue smoke come out of the tail pipe when you accelerate? Gotta have someone driving behind you to notice it. Could be the rings, in which case you'll need quite a bit of engine work.

What kind of oil? Recently switch from dino to synthetic?

There really isn't a way to diagnose your leak with the info you gave us....

 

[tuttiwala]

Ahh ok, Sorry.

I dont know jack about cars..

SO here's are the pertinent info that i can give....
its a '82 toyota corolla.
it does blow smoke when i accelerate (not Sure if it is blue)
it is Engine Oil, completly gone usually in a month
not sure what dino or synthetic is, but i know i poured in Motor Oil, #1050 i think
i am not sure if this helps, but if doesnt , please let me know what else i need to tell you

thanks a lot

 

[Soybomb]

I hope you dont run it until its completely gone! How many miles are on the car? If it smokes when you're accelerating all the time, and it has a few miles (I'm guessing it does at that age) its the oil rings around the pistons. Time for a motor overhaul!

 

[tuttiwala]

Yuck, that doesnt sound good, its got its fair share of miles, not sure about the definite number, but its old.

What do you mean by "I hope you dont run it until its completely gone!"

All i do is just pour more oil into it , and then start the car.

Are there any sites out there that teach how to fix problems with cars?

thanks again

 

[Farbio]

tuttiwala, judging from your lack of knowledge on this, an oil leak is usually a pretty significant repair unless u can just find it dripping from a hose or something like that. i would definitely have it seen by a certified mechanic to diagnose the problem specifically, cuz that could end up being alot more damage if you don't fix the correct thing. go get it looked at man.

 

[MajesticMoose]

If it isn't burning the oil (blue smoke), Then look for something (don't have a name) that is a phosphoresent dye that can be added to the oil. When it leaks you use a black light to trace the leak. The Gaskets is a likely problem or maybe the rear main seal (were it connects to the tranny).

Hope I helped
Moose

 

[tuttiwala]

thanks for the advice. that does seem to be the right thing to do... I thought maybe u could just unscrew something, add a washer, and screw it back..


thanks a lot

 

[Lvis]

I used to own an 82 corolla, my first brand new car!! Also my last brand new car

It should take 10w-30 oil.

I drove mine 130K before it rusted out, the only oil leak it ever had was caused by a bad valve cover gasket. It was cheap to fix, about $30.

Enjoy it while you can, they were nice cars. Rear wheel drive and almost 50/50 weight distribution made for a nice cornering car.

 

[BoberFett]

<< It was cheap to fix, about $30 >>

Unfortunately, that's more than what an 82 Corolla is worth.

Hey, I'm kidding. I drove an '80 Corolla wagon. It was a great car, no major repairs at 150K miles. Too bad I totaled it. :Q

 

[burnedout]

tuttiwala:

After you fill the engine block with the proper amount of oil, start it and allow it to run for a few minutes.

Don't overfill it.

Shut it off and place a clean piece of cardboard under the engine compartment. The cardboard should extend from the front of the engine to the transmission and between both front tires. Leave the vehicle sit for a few hours. Preferably, overnight. From there you should be able to get an idea how extensive your oil leakage problem is. If you are in a colder climate at the moment, the drip trace won't be as pronounced as in warmer weather.

It sounds to me as if you have a problem with a front or rear main seal; worn valve guides or just a worn out engine (worn rings, cylinder walls). My 85 Celica which I sold a few months ago would use about 4 quarts per month. I drove it at least 650 miles per week back and forth to work. Had over 200,000 miles on the original engine.

Seek out qualified help with an oil loss problem. Oil is the lifeblood of the engine. Neglect it and it'll sure pay you back.

 

[db]

What burnedout said.