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    Oil dripping from the fuel tank???

    08-02-2012 07:09 PM #1
    Noticed a few oil spots on the pavement in my parking spot today. Quick look underneath & I see this:



    How the hell did I develop an oil leak at the rear of the car?
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    08-02-2012 11:23 PM #2
    You sure you don't have an oil leak somewhere at the front and the wind blowing it towards the back of the car when driving?

    Either that, or you drove through an oil rafinery.
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    08-03-2012 08:44 AM #3
    Or a small pin hole in the muffler in front or the rear beam? And oil being burnt by the engine?
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    08-03-2012 12:39 PM #4
    It'll be the wind
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    08-03-2012 01:23 PM #5
    Valve cover gasket is leaking a bit, but its not that bad. My oil level is pretty consistent. No stains on the ground up front. I'll get under there this weekend & check it out.

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    08-03-2012 02:22 PM #6
    Quote Originally Posted by ellocolindo View Post
    Or a small pin hole in the muffler in front or the rear beam?
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    08-03-2012 11:14 PM #7
    ... I don't get that one.
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    08-03-2012 11:17 PM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by max302 View Post
    ... I don't get that one.
    Don't sweat it, wasn't meant for you. Look at the quote, then listen to the first few words from the lyrics.
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