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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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Oil Leak!

I noticed an oil leak today. Looks like it's part of the oil lubrication loop, but I'm not sure. Anyone run into this before, know how serious this might be? I need to schedule a service anyhow, just need to know if I should park it until then or not.

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-Bill
 
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Turbocharger oil line; get it fixed ASAP.

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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bluefox280
Turbocharger oil line; get it fixed ASAP.

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What might cause such a thing?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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If oil isn't pouring out with the engine running it should be ok until you get it to the dealer. Either the line cracked or a loose fitting could cause that.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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What might cause such a thing?
Poor crimp and sealing construction on the oil feed line.

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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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it looks like the oil return line, or even the water feed line with oil pooled on it.
 
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