oil leak oil covered on the bottom end?

1996 FORD EXPLORER

207,431 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

JAVIONLH

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So, i have the vehicle listed above XLT with the famous 5.0, i love it so much but the thing that annoys me is that it has an oil leak. It's pretty gunky and oil covered on the bottom end. i have sprayed it off but i can't pinpoint where the leak is coming from. i add oil like every 3 weeks maybe more. It's just annoying because i can smell it and i want the truck to be in pristine shape. and maybe 1 or 2 drips of oil in the driveway. but i need answers.

Feb 2, 2023 at 10:20 AM

STRAILER

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Start by using a flashlight and check around the top of the engine check the valve cover gaskets and the back of the intake manifold, then raise the truck up and check the oil filter seal and front and rear main seal with the oil pan gasket and oil drain bolt. My all-time favorite oil leak fix is the oil pressure sender which can cover the bottom of the engine. Here is the location so you can check it out which is down by the oil filter.

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-is-leaking-oil

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Feb 3, 2023 at 3:35 AM

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