Oil leaks who says it's a bad thing?

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Originally Posted By: Capa
Let me help your logic some, just because several of us feel that he should fix his leak doesn't make us environmentalists. Also another revelation, he's wasting money with his leak. Personally, if he were a friend and parked on my driveway with that leak, I'd be upset.


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Originally Posted By: antonmnster
I really don't think one has to be a crazy foaming-at-the-mouth envrionmental wacko to recognize that oil ending up in our lakes and streams is not desirable, particularly it's caused by laziness.

I think it's much more extremist to flame someone for raising the concern.


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I have a small leak on my 2002 Ford Taurus.
About 1 quart every 1500-2000 iles. I think it is coming from the timing chain gasket.
My Father had a similar leak on his Taurus, went to go get it fixed and the shop wanted around $1,000 for that leak.
That kind of money buys a LOT of oil.
He drove it like that until he got tired of it and bought a new car a few years later.

BTW, I am running 10w30 in mine right now, it is 19 degrees out, and will be running 10w40 in the summer.
Some leaks are way too expensive to fix, although you can slow them down some with thicker oils.
 
Originally Posted By: Capa
Let me help your logic some, just because several of us feel that he should fix his leak doesn't make us environmentalists. Also another revelation, he's wasting money with his leak. Personally, if he were a friend and parked on my driveway with that leak, I'd be upset.


Explain to me how I'm wasting money? It's losing at the same rate I'd be changing over a OCI. I'm very aware of the leak and don't park in certain places because of it. While according to some on here I might be lazy buffoon I'm a well trained lazy buffoon.
 
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Originally Posted By: SuperDave456
I have a small leak on my 2002 Ford Taurus.
About 1 quart every 1500-2000 iles. I think it is coming from the timing chain gasket.
My Father had a similar leak on his Taurus, went to go get it fixed and the shop wanted around $1,000 for that leak.
That kind of money buys a LOT of oil.
He drove it like that until he got tired of it and bought a new car a few years later.

BTW, I am running 10w30 in mine right now, it is 19 degrees out, and will be running 10w40 in the summer.
Some leaks are way too expensive to fix, although you can slow them down some with thicker oils.


Yes it does. I've driven 10k since I got in Nov 09 so clearly I don't drive much. That's going to lessen with buying the Aspire. It's not so much the cost because I'd do it myself but the time. It would take 8 hours to fix all the leaks. I've already replaced crankshaft and cam seals and the valve cover gasket. Once I replace one another leaks so I might have a small blow-by issues. It runs fine though and averages over 30mph each tank... why mess with success?
 
Originally Posted By: antonmnster
I really don't think one has to be a crazy foaming-at-the-mouth envrionmental wacko to recognize that oil ending up in our lakes and streams is not desirable, particularly it's caused by laziness.

I think it's much more extremist to flame someone for raising the concern.


yeah, but who said it does.

not sure you and i would get along i treat my oil as a matter of cost and i dont go dumping drums of oil with gas in swamps or rivers but i dont care if i drip.

hows that
 
Don't let it worry you.Keep your sump full and repair when you are able to do so.There are more leakers than not on the road when all is said and done,i would be willing to bet.I'm sure we all have had an oil leak at some time or another.
 
You need to sit in traffic behind a oil burner or a vehicle not running correctly.It makes me want to walk up that car/person grab their keys and toss them in the weeds or sewer.Better yet whip their butt with a good hickory.They are not the ones smelling that [censored].One quart every 1000/1500 miles is a LOT to leak.
 
Maybe, you can take donations from the people who are so worried about your leak and the environment, to get it fixed? Or, they can donate all their free time to help you get er fixed.I, for one see NO need to fix my 93 Civic rear Main leak (212000 mi.)That would be some intense work/money to take the transmission out to replace the seal. I've got my leak down to about 1 nickel size drop a night. Should I go pay a mechanic 1200.00 to fix the seal for a 400.00 car? The effect of a car leaking oil and causing concerns for the environment is so minute its ridiculous to think otherwise. Look at the BP spill/gush. Now that amount we need to worry about. But a few drops? Come on people!
 
My concrete driveway doesn't like the RMS leak that my Dodge Dakota has. It's not near enough to cause the oil level to drop, but over time, it's a large blotch on the 'crete. I'd love to fix it one day...just too many other fish to fry.
 
Originally Posted By: ChuckBerry
Pour your waste oil down the storm drain, do you? Classy bunch you guys are.


I'd suggest that you show us where any one stated that here.

If you can not I'd suggest that you STOP with posting comments like that and some of your other posts in this thread. They add nothing to this thread.

To the others, lets stay on topic and knock off the disrespectful comments.

Bill
 
I dunno. I've never had an oil leak large enough that it was measurable on the dipstick over time. Or at least, it was hard to differentiate between the amount used leaking vs. burning. But if I did have one that I could see wherever I parked, I'd be inclined to fix if it's not terribly difficult.

Some leaks though, given the circumstances, just are not worth fixing.
 
My Daughter's 98 Contour leaks about qt every 2-3 months. It's not burning anything but you can see and smell the leaks. Due the over complex V6 and no space to work on its going to leak till it goes to the junk yard.

I'm trying the HM oil just to see if the marketing works. I'm not holding my breath...

Bill
 
Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
My concrete driveway doesn't like the RMS leak that my Dodge Dakota has. It's not near enough to cause the oil level to drop, but over time, it's a large blotch on the 'crete. I'd love to fix it one day...just too many other fish to fry.


try pouring superclean on it. its in the oil section at walmart
(the driveway)
 
Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
Originally Posted By: ChuckBerry
Pour your waste oil down the storm drain, do you? Classy bunch you guys are.


I'd suggest that you show us where any one stated that here.

If you can not I'd suggest that you STOP with posting comments like that and some of your other posts in this thread. They add nothing to this thread.

To the others, lets stay on topic and knock off the disrespectful comments.

Bill


Where do you suppose that oil is going? He might not be literally pouring it down a drain, but his engine sure is.


To the general population, please refrain from the environmental 'nut' comments - I'm the last guy that would apply to.

We've had studies done that trace our water supply back hundreds of miles down the St. John's River, straight to storm drains in Orlando. And one does not have to wonder why our river is in such bad shape, fish dying, algae blooms, river turns green, etc. It's a mess.

People should fix their engines from leaking. Period. Sometimes it isn't easy or cost effective, I realize. I've been there too! However, it is an environmental issue, nonetheless.
 
I am continuously astonished at some of the Exxon Valdez leaking cars that come into my shop.

They are parked at the service window for maybe 10 minutes at the most and will leave a half qt of oil on the floor. (for me to responsibly clean up)

In the bed of the truck will be empty qt bottles of various brand name oils.

Where are they finding these brand names at costs so low that they can afford to just let it leak out like that?
 
Unfortunately telling someone to fix a leak is IMO a wasted effort, and could cause a fight. I'm sure no one wants their vehicle to leak, but some people might not have the ability, money, or both to get the job done. Times are tough for some people. My Aerostar has a leak that seems to be getting a little worse, and by most peoples standards really isn't that bad. I'm going to live with it for now, I park it over cardboard not to spot the driveway up with oil. I have to get under it to make a determination of what action to take. Until I decide on its fate, and the weather breaks I plan on doing nothing with it, other than perhaps trying a HM oil. I have little faith in HM oils at the moment.
 
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