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Oil leak for a few days after oil changes

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There shouldn�t be an oil leak after an oil change unless they are not doing it right (not replacing the o-rings and crush rings, or splashing oil all over the place).

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There shouldn�t be an oil leak after an oil change unless they are not doing it right (not replacing the o-rings and crush rings, or splashing oil all over the place).

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I am looking to purchase a 2002 996 with about 80k miles. Owner reports a slight oil leak after oil changes. Any ideas on what could cause this?

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There shouldn�t be an oil leak after an oil change unless they are not doing it right (not replacing the o-rings and crush rings, or splashing oil all over the place). Or else it�s just a coincidence.

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Ask him to describe where the oil is coming from. If the skid plate under the engine isn't removed, it's quite common for oil to collect and drip off for a couple of days.

POST 4Original post

Exactly what Mike Murphy said. Unless there is a leaking seal somewhere else and the only time the oil level reaches that point, it leaks out the seal until the level drops enough for it to stop leaking? IMS bearing seal? In either case, something is wrong and also what sublimate said: where is the leak under the car?

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A thorough PPI should be able to tell you.

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks for the comments, guys. I would definitely get a pip and look specifically at the leak issue.

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