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  1. 04-16-2012 10:55 AM #1
    Has anyone had an oil or fluid leak in there van? Especially with the new Pentastar engine? My van has a leak but the dealer claims there is nothing leaking from the engine. I only park the van in one spot and it there is a ton of oil on the spot in my driveway. It looks like engine oil, but I am open to all possible fluids. Thank you.

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    04-16-2012 02:42 PM #2
    Quote Originally Posted by higgledy View Post
    Has anyone had an oil or fluid leak in there van? Especially with the new Pentastar engine? My van has a leak but the dealer claims there is nothing leaking from the engine. I only park the van in one spot and it there is a ton of oil on the spot in my driveway. It looks like engine oil, but I am open to all possible fluids. Thank you.

    Is the oil low on the dip stick? Check you power steering fluid? Check the brake fluid? Can you follow a trail of oil from higher up on the van? The oil level on the dip stick remains the same, it's not engine oil. What side is it coming from?
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  3. 04-18-2012 10:20 AM #3
    Quote Originally Posted by 58kafer View Post
    Is the oil low on the dip stick? Check you power steering fluid? Check the brake fluid? Can you follow a trail of oil from higher up on the van? The oil level on the dip stick remains the same, it's not engine oil. What side is it coming from?
    I had the van into the dealer for service. Of course, the dealer cannot find a leak. I don't understand how oil can be on my driveway where it is parked, but they can't see the leak.

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