Another oil leak thread...

Bmwfvr · #1 03-13-2019, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Unicorn

Old caked on oil can move down when the engine is hot. Maybe look like new. Did you get their inspection back in writing? May help in the future if they are willing to write down that you brought it in for an issue. I mentioned dye in the past and you said you may use it. If you put the dye in your oil and it shows up, it is not residual. Do the dye. Take a picture.

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I wasn't given anything in writing. Dye is next. This may sound dumb but is dye safe to use in the engine? I came across a thread that talks about dye sticking to internals and an engine flush was necessary to clean it up.

Baby Unicorn Taco · #2 03-13-2019, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmwfvr

I wasn't given anything in writing. Dye is next. This may sound dumb but is dye safe to use in the engine? I came across a thread that talks about dye sticking to internals and an engine flush was necessary to clean it up.

It's your call but it has been a proven method for years. I don't see another option for you unless you wait for the leak to get bad. If it is even a leak. I have never heard anything substantial about it being bad for your engine. It's thin so it just works its way out of leaks. I think it takes almost two little bottles for the 8.5-9 quarts these engines hold. You can always do an oil change after you get confirmation. Bye bye dye.

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Bmwfvr · #3 03-13-2019, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Unicorn

It's your call but it has been a proven method for years. I don't see another option for you unless you wait for the leak to get bad. If it is even a leak. I have never heard anything substantial about it being bad for your engine. It's thin so it just works its way out of leaks. I think it takes almost two little bottles for the 8.5-9 quarts these engines hold. You can always do an oil change after you get confirmation. Bye bye dye.

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Ok will give dye a chance

.. thanks for your input.

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