Random oil leak

Tiny
LILFROST187
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  • 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 25,567,656 MILES
I never see any oil leaking or any kind of spots on the ground. But it seems to want to randomly drop a puddle on the ground every once in awhile. But not sure why.
Sunday, March 24th, 2019 AT 6:59 AM

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Tiny
JOETECHPRO
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Hey LILFROST187,

When it leaks can you check the color of the oil and report back?

Engine oil will be a blackish golden color depending when it was last changed and power steering and transmission fluids are generally red.

Take some pictures if you can and we will help you identify the oil type.

Have you jacked up the vehicle and visually inspected for leaks?

Guide on jacking up vehicle below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Be very careful when getting underneath a raised vehicle, you must ensure it is supported safely.

If you are not comfortable doing this a shop will not charge much just to put it on a hoist and do a visual inspection for leak.

If you find a suspect area send some picture and we will try and work you through what is causing the leak.

Regards, Joe
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Sunday, March 24th, 2019 AT 9:54 AM
Tiny
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Its black it just does it 1 good time and never know when itll happen or where. I have to put oil in it every few days. It just seems to do it after I fill it up but just when it wants to
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Sunday, March 24th, 2019 AT 2:44 PM
Tiny
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Hey LILFROST187,

From the color it sounds like an engine oil leak.

You will have to visually inspect and let us know the area of the leak for us to narrow this down further. Pictures will help if you can include these that would be great.

Regards, Joe
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Sunday, March 24th, 2019 AT 5:15 PM

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