First oil leak!
#1
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First oil leak!
Alright, so the 2014 X has it's first leak! I need help in finding the best way to deal with it. Its coming from the 2 oil lines from the top of the oil filter, right where the metal line transitions into rubber hose. What are these called? Or any ideas on patching it up?
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Those are the oil cooler lines. If your car has <60k miles, it should still be under warranty. Call your dealer with the VIN and see if the powertrain warranty is still active. If it is, take it in...
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As mentioned, they're oil cooler lines. Never heard of them leaking, but perhaps there was a sight flaw or defect in them causing them to leak. This is where the warranty comes in as mentioned as well.
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Well it only has 38k but it has a lot of bolt ons. I'll check the warranty. Does this mean I need to replace to stock before I take it in? Lol
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No, bolt ons don't cause oil leaks.
#7
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They can't say any of those parts caused an oil leak, so, no. Also, from experience, I had the dealer fix a rear diff oil leak under warranty on my Ex's X MR, and it had similar bolt-ons.
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#9
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There's nothing wrong with the OEM line. NO reason to spend money on AN hose and fittings.
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fwiw i developed some leak/seapage after going an fittings - but that's because i didn't use OEM washers between the adapter & the oil filter plate. the oem washers are actually kind of interesting - crush washer deal on the outer portion, and a rubber ring in the inner portion
#11
well it was stated that there was a leak coming from the those lines so obviously there is a issue there... tighten the fittings and if still a problem then go to the dealership, if they won’t cover it I wouldn’t spend the money on OEM crap I would go full AN... never had an issue on my car with my AN lines
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Alright thanks for the help guys. Gonna call the dealership and see what they say. Was thinking about upgrading the lines if I end up having to do it on my own.
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