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2001 Volkswagen Passat leaking oil

Tiny
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  • 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 82,000 MILES
We live in Alaska and we bought this car about a month ago. I noticed the other day that there was some oil in the garage. Today that spill turned into a massive "lake" of oil and the car's oil light came on and said there was no oil in the car. I know I have a big problem, but I would like to know what could be causing this so I can go into the machanics a little prepared.
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 AT 4:38 AM

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Tiny
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Usually if it leaks that much overnight the problem is low on the engine like a drain plug or possible pan gasket. Some VW's have an aluminum oil pan that is hanging down in harms way, I have replaced a few for cracks from hitting things
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 AT 7:43 AM
Tiny
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Thank you so much for your information it was very helpful, and extremely fast! Again thank you!
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 AT 12:19 PM
Tiny
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My pleasure
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 AT 2:50 PM

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