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Oil leak after having my tires balanced?

Tiny
TINYDANCER01
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  • 2018 TOYOTA C-HR
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 148,000 MILES
I had my oil changed 5 days ago and they said everything looked good. I had my tires balanced yesterday and that night I noticed there was a lot of oil in my car port. Could this have been something that the tire shop damaged?
Sunday, June 18th, 2023 AT 10:53 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I don't see how the tire balance would have caused this to happen unless they did something to damage the oil pan when lifting the vehicle.

By chance, do you know where it is leaking from? If you aren't sure, make sure the drain plug is tight and the oil filter. The oil filter is located on the driver's side under the vehicle. Check to see if that is where it is leaking as well. See pic 1.

Let me know.

Joe
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Sunday, June 18th, 2023 AT 10:37 PM

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