Oil leak

[Bob2C]

I have a small leak on one of the engine oil lines. It’s where the metal connects to the hose. The plastic shield has a slight oil residue but no puddling. Is this a common problem with these hoses?

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[OR VietVet]

Anything with a crimp fitting like this design will eventually leak and will start as "seepage". Keep an eye on it and the oil level and get some money together for these: Oh, hell, never mind. I can't look up the hoses because you gave no vehicle info.


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[Bob2C]

Ok. I’ll do that. It’s a 2018 Tahoe with 23k miles which it’s covered under warranty. Just didn’t think I would see a leak already. Ugh plus I hate taking it to the dealer for them to work on.


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[OR VietVet]

Don't bet on them covering it. Seepage can be explained as "within GM specs".

 

[Bob2C]

Don't bet on them covering it. Seepage can be explained as "within GM specs".

Even under bumper to bumper?


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[OR VietVet]

Yes. Just like insurance companies and extended warranty companies, the GM Dealer is trying not to spend money but to save money. They can say what I suggested or they may jump right on it. Who knows? I hope it goes the other way and they cover it asap.

 

[Bob2C]

Yes. Just like insurance companies and extended warranty companies, the GM Dealer is trying not to spend money but to save money. They can say what I suggested or they may jump right on it. Who knows? I hope it goes the other way and they cover it asap.

Ok. I’ll try to get it over next week and keep everyone posted.


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[petethepug]

Take it somewhere else. Have them fix it under warranty and buy your old service advisor a burger w/o a patty or pizza w/ no sauce.

Drop it off and let him know the other dealer laughed at what happened and THEY suggested you buy him lunch.


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[Bob2C]

My dealer is actually good. It’s just a process like anything else. They did my motor mounts under the tsb with no pushback although it really didn’t do much. Who knows it probably has been weeping for a long time. I only noticed it when I dropped the protective shroud to change the front differential oil. The plastic wasn’t really wet with oil. You could just see where some dust stuck to it and felt oily. Will it get worse? How fast? Who knows. I think the point of leak is the little hole. Not too concerned right now I have other pressing things.


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[sealandsky]

Ok. I’ll do that. It’s a 2018 Tahoe with 23k miles which it’s covered under warranty. Just didn’t think I would see a leak already. Ugh plus I hate taking it to the dealer for them to work on.


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Please let us know what the dealer breaks while they are replacing your hoses.

 

[Bob2C]

Please let us know what the dealer breaks while they are replacing your hoses.

Exactly. That’s why I dread taking it. I am almost thinking of getting the part and doing it myself. Part is about 90 bucks includes both new line. Straight forward install. Have to look at it more closely.


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[OR VietVet]

But if you do it and something goes wrong, be aware that the related repair to that would likely not be covered. They will give you a loaner vehicle, right?

 

[Bob2C]

But if you do it and something goes wrong, be aware that the related repair to that would likely not be covered. They will give you a loaner vehicle, right?

I hear ya. Yeah they have loaner vehicles. Not a big deal though I have a third car. So if I do decide to do it I have the time and won’t feel rushed. I saw the part online. It has 2 bolts at the tranny and the special connection at the radiator which I have the tool to expand the clip. I got the tool to do the tranny fluid exchange. So still kinda up in the air. Now if I take it in should I put my stock intake pipe (the batwing) back on and put the stock tune back? I mean the oil leak is not in relation to the tune or air intake. I know some do and some don’t.


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[OR VietVet]

That is something I cannot answer. I have heard here that some dealerships will let that slide and some will not.

 

[Bob2C]

That is something I cannot answer. I have heard here that some dealerships will let that slide and some will not.

I guess it depends on the dealer. When I brought mine in for the motor mounts they didn’t question the exhaust. I had put a cat back on. They did call and say they could not get a good measurement on the pico scope because of the exhaust but were still working on it. In the end they replaced the mounts. I may just put it back to stock if I take it in. It takes less than 10 min and there is no issue. It’s due for an inspection anyway next month I may just wait. On the fence.


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[OR VietVet]

That is a no brainer then. Put back to stock and take to dealer. Git 'er done!