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ez50nj
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Dec 8, 2011, 6:17 PM

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Spots in driveway approx. 3 feet behind rf tire and 1-2 feet inward. seems to be motor oil. engine oil level stays full for 3-4 weeks then needs 1/2 qt.

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Dec 8, 2011, 6:34 PM

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You won't find the leak this way. You have to get it on a lift and likely clean it all off real good and then look for the source of the leak.

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ez50nj
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Dec 8, 2011, 7:00 PM

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to the best of your knowledge is the area described directly below the timing chain cover gasket on that model I-4 engine

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Dec 8, 2011, 7:03 PM

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It's a transverse engine. The timing cover is over the wheel.

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ez50nj
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Dec 8, 2011, 7:07 PM

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thanks. I'll take it to my tech, clean it and look for the leak. I'll report back with findings

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