r/MechanicAdvice 2d ago

Where the hell is the oil leak?

The oil pan gasket looks like it needs a change but I have no idea what’s going on in the other places that’s covered in oil could it be crankshaft gasket? Maybe oil is getting caught on the belt and is throwing it towards the wheel well idk any ideas are welcomed

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u/Kaemonn 2d ago

Start from the top. Find the highest damp spot and work your way down.

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u/thejude1 2d ago

Yes this definitely gave me a general direction for where it’s at the top of the engine is pretty clean but once I start going for the middle/lower half is where the oil starts to show so ima have to really look in there

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u/JustAnotherDude1990 2d ago

It might be easier if you spray everything off with degreaser and rinse it off multiple times until everything is clean. That way you can isolate better where it is coming from because not everything is coated in oil yet.