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But they did inspect the plugs to make sure they were in good shape.
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A little backstory:
�01 996 C4 Cab, 33k miles. I bought it from my uncle a few months ago and it hasn�t leaked a drop, ever.
As soon as I got the car I sent it in for IMSB, RMS, clutch, and a some other less �big� items.
Got the car back a few weeks ago and noticed that it�s been dropping oil. Based on my observations, it�s a drop maybe every 2-3 drives. Pics below from directly under the leak. Left (driver�s) side of the engine.
Thoughts on culprits? I�m planning to go back to the shop and tell them to fix it, but want to have some thoughts going in.
Thanks,
-Mike
Thank you.
So, assuming this is the case: Is this something that the shop caused (they did look at the plugs during overall inspection) or could this be coincidental? Trying to figure out how I approach this with them. The overall experience was a challenge with the shop and having my car returned and dropping oil isn't great, but I want to make sure I'm not missing something.
They didn't change those out, no. But they did inspect the plugs to make sure they were in good shape.
A subsequent email from the shop said that if it is the spark plug tubes then those wouldn't be leaking due to their work, but leaking because it's low miles and now being driven more than previous.
It's more than suspect that the car didn't leak, goes in for work and comes back and leaks immediately after.
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