Oil leak

Posted:
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:55 +0000
by Doc mx5
Just noticed 2 spots of oil under my car dismorning.was just wonderin if there is any usual things that go on them.there over the drivers side of the engine.its a 1.8 mk1.or is there anyone around dublin that anyone can put me on to.
Thanks
Re: Oil leak

Posted:
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 2:13 +0000
by leamyj
Check the oil filter is tight, it's on that side. Clean off any oil around it and see if it returns after a while

Re: Oil leak

Posted:
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 2:58 +0000
by Doc mx5
Theres an oil cooler.ill check the adaptor that goes in were the oil filter usually is.its bhind the front wing at the min.cheers ill take a look in the morning.ill b doin an oil change in the nxt week or 2 ill take it off.ill just check in the mornin for fresh lookin oil around that location.
Thanks anymore help will b appreciated
Re: Oil leak

Posted:
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:00 +0000
by Doc mx5
leamyj wrote:Check the oil filter is tight, it's on that side. Clean off any oil around it and see if it returns after a while

looked like it was coming out of there alrite.cleaned it off.gonna do an oil change in the nxt week so will have another look.c if anything is comeing tru.thanks for the help