CONTENTS
FLUIDS

BLACK OR BROWN OIL LEAKAGE

CONDITION(S)

• BLACK OR BROWN OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE PARTS OR UNDER FRONT OF VEHICLE
• LEAK IS AT REAR OF VEHICLE
• LEAK IS AT CENTER OF VEHICLE THAT HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION

POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)

CHECK THESE FIRST:

1. LEAKING OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG
Tighten drain plug to correct specification. Use new washer if necessary.

2. LEAKING OIL PAN GASKET
Have oil pan gasket professionally replaced.

3. LEAKING OIL FILTER GASKET
Tighten oil filter; replace if necessary.

4. LEAKING VALVE COVER GASKET(S)
Have valve cover gasket(s) professionally replaced.

5. WORN REAR MAIN BEARING OIL SEAL
Have rear main bearing oil seal professionally replaced.

CHECK THESE NEXT:

CHECK THESE LAST:

CONTENTS
DASHBOARD LIGHTS INOPERATIVE
PINK OR RED FLUID LEAKAGE