McMullen34 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I am needing to know why in the world my 2005 Subaru legacy 2.5i has oil all over the engine? There is no oil on the ground (Car has been parked for 4 days) and when you drive it for a few mins you can smell the oil burning off. But seems to not go away. The oil has been there for about 1 month of so. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 First off, have you checked the oil level ? You may want to swing by a repair shop and have them look at it. You may take it to a car wash and wash the engine then begin to check it more closely after driving to see if you can see the leak. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Clean up the engine with degreaser and pressure wash it down. Then check for leaks I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMullen34 Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 I have been checking the oil levels about every 3-5 days. I washed it off once and it all came back like 2-4 days later. I know there is a leak but i have know clue where to find it. Any idea where it could be? Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT Daddy Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I have been checking the oil levels about every 3-5 days. I washed it off once and it all came back like 2-4 days later. I know there is a leak but i have know clue where to find it. Any idea where it could be? Thanks a lot. Clean again, take to shop have them run a dye check and take back to find leak. Its only one method to find a leak there are many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMullen34 Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 The thing i cant figure out is the oil is only around the front of the motor and a little bit on the right side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Crank shaft seal, cam seal, ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMullen34 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 How would i check to see if it is the Crank Shaft Seal or the cam seal? What would tell me for sure that it is one or the other or even both? Thanks once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 After the engine is clean, or wiped down where you can. look it over, get a good idea where things are. You should be able to where the rotating parts are and the seals are, BTW the rear crank seal would leak out the bottom. Do you have a copy of the service manual ? there are pictures in there. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMullen34 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Just took the car to a local shop. The guy there said to buy brake cleaner spray off the engine and then come back. So i just bought the cleaner and i am spraying the engine down.........(He thinks it might be a head gasket.......) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenspeed Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 It's common for the hose near the PCV on the back side by the throttle body to throw oil everywhere as well (but that's on the rear of the motor and passenger side). Head gaskets on 05 seems a bit strange unless you've got a lot of miles. I've seen cam seals go before hg's on the never n/a's. Always impossible to figure any of this out without seeing the car though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMullen34 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Just took the brake cleaner to it.....With in like 20mins the car had oil all over the engine.....Mainly on the left side close to the front...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappy5107 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 blow by from the dipstick??? just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenspeed Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Just took the brake cleaner to it.....With in like 20mins the car had oil all over the engine.....Mainly on the left side close to the front...... So Driverside of the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullmonte77 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 On left side sitting in the seat?If so check to see if the oring is still there on the oil fill cap.Mine used to fall out of the cap on my Impreza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMullen34 Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 Sorry its the right side(Passenger side) Near the front of the motor.....The car hasnt over heated at all....So idk if it is the HG or not???? Any clue on a price if it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Cam seal ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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