janeeb Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 Hi there I wonder if anyone knows about or has had the same problem as I am having I have an oil leak from my ford galaxy 1998 v6 and can't work out where it is coming from someone said it could be a sensor anyone got any ideas would be grateful for any advice as am fed up cleaning driveway every weekend Quote
seatkid Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) First thing you should check is the oil filter. I'm not familiar with the V6, but I assume its a spin on cannister type that sits facing out or tilted downwards. Run your finger under it - if its covered in oil then the leak is probably at the filter gasket. Its not uncommon for these to leak either because they weren't tightened enough or just because of a bad sealing ring. Unfortunately, once they start to leak, if you tighten the filter, its 50/50 if it stops the leak or not, some never do. A new filter is the only solution. I have read that occasionally the oil filter housing (the bit on the engine that the filter screws to) can spring a leak where its fits to the block. Recommended procedure (you're going to have to do this even if you found and fixed the leak as there'll be lots of oil under the car.) 1. Remove the engine undertray (if ones fitted) - that'll be floating in oil and will need cleaning - lots of kitchen roll/rags followed by a good cleaner (I recommend Swarfega vehicle cleaner from www.toolstation.com) 2. Crawl under the car and start cleaning under the engine - starting from the sump and working up. It maybe obvious where the oil is leaking whilst you're doing this. If the leak is bad, then its probably coated a good proportion of the underside of the car too. 3. Without refitting the undertray, Drive around a bit. Then crawl back under and look. Edited May 14, 2011 by seatkid Quote
cyborg Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 I would say do seat kid says then if leak isn't obvious try some talcom powder or some flour dusted on a clean engine will help you see the leak Quote
bingo nightly Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) Its very common for the O rings on either side of the oil cooler to perish and leak oil. It happened to mine. I have tried to post a link but it appears not to be working for some reason, but if you google "VR6 oil cooler" you should find all the info you require. Edited May 14, 2011 by bingo nightly Quote
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