weird oil leak

hades · 03-06-2009, 10:51 AM

camera is dead, but I will post pics soon.

No the car hasn't been started yet. I have been rebuilding brakes and putting a downpipe on for the last few weeks. I have noticed a small leak before - but not a 3 ft wide circle in 24 hours.

Oil is dripping off the oil pan. Does it make sense that the oil pan is full - hense full dipstick reading and the engine above it be "empty"? I haven't had a chance to determine of the oil is running or not.

The oil fill neck is dry, the oil filter pedestal is dry the oil plug is dry.

I don't think I over filled the engine - but if I messed up (filling from large jug) would the oil come out some place up top?? i am thinking of draining and refilling and seeing if the same thing happens or the drip rate increases dramatically---something.

Thanks for your insight. I do appricate the help.

oh and about 12k miles on a mazda reman.

03-06-2009, 10:51 AM	#1
hades Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Freedom Land Posts: 316 Rep Power: 18	camera is dead, but I will post pics soon. No the car hasn't been started yet. I have been rebuilding brakes and putting a downpipe on for the last few weeks. I have noticed a small leak before - but not a 3 ft wide circle in 24 hours. Oil is dripping off the oil pan. Does it make sense that the oil pan is full - hense full dipstick reading and the engine above it be "empty"? I haven't had a chance to determine of the oil is running or not. The oil fill neck is dry, the oil filter pedestal is dry the oil plug is dry. I don't think I over filled the engine - but if I messed up (filling from large jug) would the oil come out some place up top?? i am thinking of draining and refilling and seeing if the same thing happens or the drip rate increases dramatically---something. Thanks for your insight. I do appricate the help. oh and about 12k miles on a mazda reman. __________________ This is going to tear Last edited by hades; 03-06-2009 at 10:56 AM.