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major oil leak....need advice fast!! 850 1994

posted by  dclinard on  Sat Apr 20 12:34 CST 2002
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I use my car (standard 850 wagon) only on weekends. Last weekend I noticed the "check oil" light and the engine sounded real rough. I checked the oil and it was way low. I put in 2 quarts and it seemed Ok. I have driven about 1900 miles since the last oil/filter change in late january.

This weekend I saw a big leak coming out from under the car- I can see it drip if I watch long enough. It's dripping from an area just inside of where the oil filter sticks down (sorry, I don't know all the terminology).

I read other threads on this site about leaks coming from bad main seals and problems with flame trap. Does anyone have any thoughts on this. I sure hope it's not the main.

DC






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