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  1. M1N1

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    #2 M1N1, Apr 18, 2015
    Welcome to the addiction. There is an old saying in England that "if a British car isn't leaking oil, it's out of oil". What size of leak do you have, and where? Do you have a small drop or two on the garage floor, or is the oil pan covered? Size and location of oil "stain" can tell you a lot. Someone to help will be along shortly.
     
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    #3 Metalman, Apr 18, 2015
    Two quick areas to look...

    An oil filter change can nick the "O" ring if not careful that can cause a leak...
    The changing of the oil filter can cause a small quantity of oil to leak out and then drip down the engine... A rag stuffed around the oil filter housing will catch this...

    The chain tensioner has also been found to loosen up, back out and start an oil leak... If it comes out you will have a gusher...
     
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    #4 Nathan, Apr 18, 2015
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    #5 Dave.0, Apr 18, 2015
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