IX MR Oil leak STILL!
Feb 1, 2006, 03:58 PM
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IX MR Oil leak STILL!
Well, the oil leak is still jacking up my brand new $5000 driveway 
I changed the oil at 1500 miles with Mobil 1 10W 30 and a Mobil 1 filter. I noticed BEFORE I did that change that there was oil around the pan area and filter area.
Well, I changed the oil this Sunday with a Mitsu filter, Mobil 1 10W 30 and a NEW CRUSH WASHER...as I couldn't remember if I put the new washer on the first time. Degreased everything under the car and washed it....Dried it and checked for leaks. Nothing...
Today I get home and look in the driveway and YUP! A leak...So must be from somewhere else. Any ideas? Not from the valve cover...Nothing seems to be oily higher than the oil pump area.
Kris
I changed the oil at 1500 miles with Mobil 1 10W 30 and a Mobil 1 filter. I noticed BEFORE I did that change that there was oil around the pan area and filter area. Well, I changed the oil this Sunday with a Mitsu filter, Mobil 1 10W 30 and a NEW CRUSH WASHER...as I couldn't remember if I put the new washer on the first time. Degreased everything under the car and washed it....Dried it and checked for leaks. Nothing...
Today I get home and look in the driveway and YUP! A leak...So must be from somewhere else. Any ideas? Not from the valve cover...Nothing seems to be oily higher than the oil pump area.
Kris
Feb 1, 2006, 04:03 PM
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I just got my car back from the dealer because I had an oil leak. It was some small piece on the connector to the MIVEC. Because on the IXs oil is pumped into the MIVEC.
My car is brand new, so that could also be what your problem is. I'd have the dealer check it.
My car is brand new, so that could also be what your problem is. I'd have the dealer check it.
Feb 1, 2006, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by speedshark
I just got my car back from the dealer because I had an oil leak. It was some small piece on the connector to the MIVEC. Because on the IXs oil is pumped into the MIVEC.
My car is brand new, so that could also be what your problem is. I'd have the dealer check it.
My car is brand new, so that could also be what your problem is. I'd have the dealer check it.
Cool...BUT! What kind of flak would I get for JUST AN HKS Intake and HKS Catback?!
Feb 1, 2006, 04:09 PM
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Th at is absolutely bizarre dude... I even use Evo 8 oil filters on the Evo 9 and no oil leak issues at all.
I haven't service my car at the dealer ever, I do my oil tranny services but never ever had any problems. Maek sure you did not crossthread the thread.
Sometimes the aftermarket oil filter are made in different shapes, that is OK as long as the innner rubber ring matches the stock inner fitting surface.
try a new crush washer and retightening it.
I haven't service my car at the dealer ever, I do my oil tranny services but never ever had any problems. Maek sure you did not crossthread the thread.
Sometimes the aftermarket oil filter are made in different shapes, that is OK as long as the innner rubber ring matches the stock inner fitting surface.
try a new crush washer and retightening it.
Feb 1, 2006, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by fromWRXtoEVO
Th at is absolutely bizarre dude... I even use Evo 8 oil filters on the Evo 9 and no oil leak issues at all.
I haven't service my car at the dealer ever, I do my oil tranny services but never ever had any problems. Maek sure you did not crossthread the thread.
Sometimes the aftermarket oil filter are made in different shapes, that is OK as long as the innner rubber ring matches the stock inner fitting surface.
try a new crush washer and retightening it.
I haven't service my car at the dealer ever, I do my oil tranny services but never ever had any problems. Maek sure you did not crossthread the thread.
Sometimes the aftermarket oil filter are made in different shapes, that is OK as long as the innner rubber ring matches the stock inner fitting surface.
try a new crush washer and retightening it.
I do all of my own work too...Most of it on my old car except pulling the engine because no cherry picker or engine stand...
I am going to look at the car Friday. I just parked it and forgot about it...
Waiting also on AEM and DC Sports to finish sending my goodies! WOO HOO!
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Originally Posted by Tureno-AE86
thats why you dont DIY
But thanks for the advice on the oil leak...
Remember, this is a new car for me and I am LEARNING about this car. I have had 5 Neon's and could take them apart blindfolded. Give me a break. I have had the car for a month.
Feb 1, 2006, 08:46 PM
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Well I didn't actually see the piece myself, but the tech said that is was a small fitting going to or from (I can't remember which) the oil filter that goes to the MIVEC. He just ordered a new fitting and put it on. We'll see if that fixes it...
EDIT: BTW...you should be fine taking your car to the dealer, intake and exhaust do not void your warrantly. Although I wouldn't put it past some dealers to make a stink...
EDIT: BTW...you should be fine taking your car to the dealer, intake and exhaust do not void your warrantly. Although I wouldn't put it past some dealers to make a stink...
Feb 2, 2006, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by speedshark
BTW...you should be fine taking your car to the dealer, intake and exhaust do not void your warrantly. Although I wouldn't put it past some dealers to make a stink...
Feb 2, 2006, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by MaxR
cross threaded oil filter, your oil filter adapter is toast.
Feb 2, 2006, 07:26 AM
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You may also want to check the dip stick tube that runs into the engine. I'm not sure if you have, but if you've taken apart your head you have probably taken this out. You may want to check to see if the dipstick tube is put back into the engine bay and make sure it is in there.