92_rugby_subie Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 My 1986 Subaru GL Sedan leaks oil, and from the look of the pavement, its quite a bit... I havent gone under and looked at it recently, but it had just been when it was cold, and when it first started up and was warming up, itd leave a little 1-2 inch puddle, which was no big deal. Now Im worried that a neighbor is going to complain or whatever. Is this solveable by pulling the engine, replacing all the seals and gaskets or will it still leak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostbrat Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Get under it and look!!!!!!!!! Could be as easy as loose oil filter. Mostly likely oil pump gaskets.orings. could be crank seal too or oil pan ...or???? Rear main. may have to wash area to pinpoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Whats best way to wash? Just go to a car wash (self serve) and just spray it down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostbrat Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Purple power is a good one........or an engine degreaser. At the auto store.....spray on cold engine let soak.rinse.repeat as necessary. put bag over distributor and still be careful not to soak distributor..if doesn't start after rinse.remove dis.cap and dry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Alright sweet. May be tranny oil too... Cuz I just checked and my oil is full... but theres alot of oil, so I dont know lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ionlyhave3suubs Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Recent oil change? If so was the drain plug crush washer replaced? Sometimes those will leak some if you don't replace them. With oil leaks a small amount of oil spreads out a lot. Your leak may take quite a while to register on the dipstick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idasho Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Pull the skid plate, and take it to a self-wash car wash. Best way to clean it up. Then drive it for a bit with the skidplate off. It should be pretty easy to spot the leaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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