xntrq Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I've noticed an oil leak as I came home . It smells like burnt tyres/rubber. Since the radiator fan pretty much flicked it everywhere, it's not exactly too straight forward to pin point. I've degreased my engine bay and hosed water on it to get rid of it to see for myself tomorrow. Theres a high pitch screeching/squealing sound on occasional gear changing, but I assume thats just the belts slipping as oil has made contact with it. Colour appears to be like, well Piss lol. yellowish colour, looks quite clean. Motor oil and gearbox oil look like they are at good levels, power steering reservoir appears to be good as well and brake fluid. Oil seem to be more over to the front passenger side, where the air snorkel is. Oil has also touched the exhaust manifold/exaust and thus giving off white smoke and burnt rubber smell. Symptoms: - Piss yellow oil - Water consistency (when warm anyway) - White smoke, very little but just enough to see - Smells like burnt rubber/tyre - Most of the oil appears to be coming from front passenger side of engine bay, under air snorkel - Occasional squealing sound as gear changes - A/T light flashing like a Xmas tree - Car feels like stalling/choking. I've had a thought that it could be the power steering line where it connects to the pump, though its too low to be able to flick oil onto the timing belts. Anyone can give any suggestions? Any idea on how to identify the oil? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422054-need-urgent-help-oil-leak/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulScene Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I'd say its the trans oil, but if its reading at good levels well.... Does the oil smell different to normal oils? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422054-need-urgent-help-oil-leak/#findComment-6790650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xntrq Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Haven't smelt the oil yet, I was gonna to a test on each of the oils being burnt Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422054-need-urgent-help-oil-leak/#findComment-6790690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.I.Y. Mik Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) Make sure you didnt run over a bottle of vege oil or something That kind of thing has happened to me before Engine oil vapour condensed and leaking out somwhere from intake? Edited March 21, 2013 by D.I.Y. Mik Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422054-need-urgent-help-oil-leak/#findComment-6790735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xntrq Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Definitely inedible oil. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422054-need-urgent-help-oil-leak/#findComment-6790736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xntrq Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Fixed. Output hose for transmission oil had made contact with A/C compressor and thus chewing it out. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422054-need-urgent-help-oil-leak/#findComment-6791038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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