2002 Cadillac Deville oil leak

2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE
200,000 MILES • V8 • AUTOMATIC
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TONY WOODS
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i saw a oil leak under my 2002 cadalic deville , i climbed under it to see were it was comeing from and it was the oil filter so i tightined it by hand , and it stoped it as far as i could see. but im wondering if that was the problem would it cause oil to get all over my moter
Nov 29, 2014 at 2:46 PM
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JOHNNYT73
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In a car with that age the with that many miles. If no gaskets have been replaced anywhere before then I would believe you have leaks at other locations as well. Such as valve cover gasket, oil pan, front crank seal...etc. If that was your only leak then you would be surprised at how wind when driving can move fluid around an engine bay. I would take it to a shop to have them degrease it, and put in some dye if necessary to then check to see where the leak(s) is coming from.
Nov 29, 2014 at 3:19 PM