Cannot find Oil leak?

Tiny
ETHANKUNTZ
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  • 2015 RAM 1500
  • 3.6L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 117,000 MILES
Slow oil leak, smelling oil when running heat, slow start up, not smelling burning oil.
Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 AT 5:16 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

At this mileage, the most common oil leak is at the rear of the valve covers. There are cam sensors in the rear also that have O-rings that can fail. See pic below.

When the engine is cool, feel behind the valve covers to see if there is evidence of oil. Also, the passenger side would be the most likely one if you are smelling oil with the heater on.

Also, check at the rear of the lower intake manifold. The oil cooler which is under the intake can also be leaking.

Let me know what you find,

Joe
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Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 AT 9:23 PM

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