1997 Chevy Lumina OIL LEAK

Tiny
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 114,000 MILES
Yesterday I started up went outside got literally maybe to the first block away from my house and heard a pop thought it was a tire I look at my rearview mirror and I notice i'm leaking a straight line of oil looked at the dash and my oil engine light was on but NOT the check engine soon light so I turned around and drove back home when I got home I noticed right where I heard the pop there was a washer so I crossed the street and picked it up it was some type of oil washer when I later let the engine cool off for a few hrs and checked the oil it was empty. Any idea what may have happened to my car ? My last oil change was in early may and I hadn't been leaking any oil at all the last few months ! Please let me know and thanks
Sunday, July 18th, 2010 AT 11:33 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

I am wondering if the oil drain plug has come undone, the plug has a washer as a seal, if the plug came out it would leave a trail of oil like you describe, check the bottom of the engine oil pan, there should be a plug that looks like a bolt head, check to see if it is still there.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 5:58 AM
Tiny
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Ok if the bolt is still there what should I do? And if its not what does that mean?
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Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 2:20 PM
Tiny
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If the bolt is still there, you will have to top up the oil run the engine and check for fresh leaks, if it has gone, go to a dealer or wreckers and get a new plug, fit a new washer and re fit, add oil and run engine, either way you then will have to get a mechanic to listen to the engine and may be do an oil pressure test to see if any permanent damage has been done.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 5:15 PM
Tiny
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Thank you !
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Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 7:12 PM
Tiny
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Your welcome,

Let me know how you get on, thank you for using 2carpros, you feedback is always welcome.

Mark (mhpautos) :)
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Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 7:18 PM

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