Nov 7, 2013 - 4:06 PM
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I really need your knowledge guys! I found that the reason my oil filter is dry is because my car is leaking a huge amount of oil right where the oil filter goes. Does anyone know how I can stop this and what I would need to do and change?
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Nov 7, 2013 - 9:42 PM
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I've never heard of them, I'd stick to OEM and top name brands. There's no point in replacing the head-gasket unless there are signs of it going out. As far as a good tune up I'd do the timing belt with all of the tensioners and pulleys, water pump, thermostat, oil pump, PCV valve, spark plugs and wires, distributor cap and rotor, air filter, fuel filter, valve cover with spark plug tube seals, and replace the gearbox oil. I'd flush out the cooling system before changing the pump as well. Another thing you might look into is replacing the fuel pump strainer and flushing the injectors out. Can also do brakes and suspension if you feel like it. Of course a lot of this I'd only do if you plan on keeping the car for a long time. If not just run the car until something breaks, then replace it. Of course first thing first is figuring out why it's dumping oil everywhere.
This post has been edited by Box: Nov 7, 2013 - 9:43 PM -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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danmumo Oil filter leak Nov 7, 2013 - 4:06 PM
Box Silly easy questions first, is it the right filter... Nov 7, 2013 - 4:16 PM
danmumo QUOTE (Box @ Nov 7, 2013 - 5:16 PM) ... Nov 7, 2013 - 4:37 PM
Box QUOTE (danmumo @ Nov 7, 2013 - 3:37 ... Nov 7, 2013 - 5:19 PM
richee3 Did you make sure the old oil filter gasket stayed... Nov 7, 2013 - 5:02 PM
danmumo I will check tomorrow afternoon when I get home fr... Nov 7, 2013 - 7:09 PM
Box Other places to check would be oil pan seal and va... Nov 7, 2013 - 7:15 PM
danmumo QUOTE (richee3 @ Nov 7, 2013 - 6:02 ... Nov 7, 2013 - 8:38 PM
danmumo QUOTE (Box @ Nov 7, 2013 - 9:42 PM) ... Nov 8, 2013 - 12:31 AM
Box Idle issue is most likely due to a dirty IACV. Ca... Nov 8, 2013 - 12:58 AM
richee3 Cometic makes good gaskets. Nov 8, 2013 - 3:25 AM
RabidTRD GT or ST? If it's the GT, it could be the oil ... Nov 8, 2013 - 11:09 AM
danmumo QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Nov 8, 2013 - 12:0... Nov 8, 2013 - 12:55 PM
RabidTRD Check around the base if the oil cooler that sits ... Nov 8, 2013 - 3:47 PM![]() ![]() |
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