Where did the oil leak on my Silverado come from?

Well I just got my Silverado back from the dealership after them having the truck for 12 days. I’ll try to keep this shorter than War & Peace. Original problem was an oil leak off the back of the engine/transmission bellhousing area.

What to do if your Vortec won’t start?

96 Chevy C1500 5.7L Vortec Truck won’t start, Replaced Fuel Pump, Filter & Has Spark. Hey everyone, I have a 1996 Chevy C1500 with a 5.7L Vortec, I got the truck recently and was told it just needed a Fuel pump, I replaced the Fuel pump, and the Filter, also the pump turns on and there is fuel up at the rail, I pushed the pin and it shot right out.

Can a 1999 Chevy c1500 / k1500 start?

Hi, our 1999 CHEVROLET C1500/K1500 is having the same issue. After sittiing for a few hours, we have to crank it and eventually put a little gas or tarting fluid in the throttle body for our truck to start but runs and drives fine once it does start and will start right up after only sitting for about an hour or so. 205 people found this helpful.

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Can a transfer case have an oil leak?

If a leak is gradual (and they often are), you may not see a puddle, but over a period of time, the transfer case can become dangerously low on oil, leading to the destruction of internal components. This takes longer than a manual transmission to show up because transfer cases have an oil pump—manual transmissions typically don’t.

Can a loose chain cause a transfer case to leak?

On many transfer cases, a loose chain will rub a hole in the top of the transfer case housing, thus there are rebuild kits that include a new chain and the front half of the case. Replacing the chain and the front case half should, however, be done by a professional rather than a DIY person.

Is there fluid between transfer case and transmission?

It has the 4L80e transmission. It has a small leak coming from between the transfer case and the transmission. What I am asking is “should” there be fluid between the two?

Where does oil leak come from in rear main seal?

I’ve had oil leaks come from the front crank seal and end up all the way back at the trans. Made it look like the pan gasket was leaking, but it was streaming down behind the vibration damper and the the air would catch it and take it all the way back. Re: Rear main seal leak or oil pan leak?

What is the pushrod cover on a Silverado Sierra?

Well maybe I’m old school or maybe I’ve built too many Oldsmobile V-8’s, but the valley pan is also the pushrod cover. On the 5.3’s, it’s the cover with the knock sensors in it. I just recently noticed an oil leak on my 2013 1500.

What to do if your Chevy Silverado transmission line is not working?

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What kind of oil does a Chevy Silverado use?

I traded in a 1999 silverado with 201000 miles it used no oil. Gm needs to take care of this problem as I hear it happens to far to many trucks with the 5. 3 engine. See all problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 .

Why do I need oil cooling lines in my Chevy Silverado?

Oil cooling lines keeps the oil inside the engine from getting to hot. It can be a hazard for the lines to leak and or the oil to get to hot and ruin the engine causing major issues with putting builds all over the highways. Oil cooling lines should be included in a powertrain warranty and not bumper to bumper.

What causes an oil leak in your car?

Engine oil leaks can be caused by a variety of things, but most oil leaks are caused by either degraded engine gaskets or a bad oil seal. Engine oil leak repair cost is one of those things that is impossible to plan for in the maintenance of your vehicle. No matter what make or model car you have, an engine oil leak can sneak up on you at any time.

What kind of oil does a 1999 Chevy Silverado use?

What kind of oil does a 2014 Chevy Silverado use?

See all problems of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 . Got truck 1-25-16 with 49066 miles now 9-12-2018 has 94000 use’s oil between changes. I always change when oil life monitor says 10% life left use ac delco dexos oil doesn’t leak or smoke . I traded in a 1999 silverado with 201000 miles it used no oil.

Where is the oil leak on my Chevy Tahoe?

I had oil leaking down the back side of the engine, dripping out just in front of the bell housing. It turned out to be a leaky oil pressure sensor. It is located behind the intake manifold. These things fail quite often. Mine stopped reporting pressure properly some time before it started leaking. Just a thought for something else to check.

How to change the oil pan gasket on a Silverado?

Its not that difficult to change the oil pan gasket even on a 4wd. Here are some steps: – remove the skid plate if equipped. – remove the starter, 2 bolts. you have to get it in the perfect angle to get it off. You may have to loosen the plastic trans cover at this point. (1 bolt below the starter I believe 10mm)

How much does a rear oil pan gasket cost?

The oil pan gasket is about $30 and the rear seal kit is around $40 on line. The rear seal is not bad, it just takes a couple guys to remove the transfer case and trans. Hope this helps! Missed one step, there is a coolant line bracket on the passenger side of the oil pan remove the bolt

Where is the oil leak on my Silverado Sierra?

Original problem was an oil leak off the back of the engine/transmission bellhousing area. It had gotten so severe that it was leaking a few large puddles (orange size) overnight. I was going to fix it myself, but time wasn’t something I had an abundance of, and I wasn’t sure of where the oil was coming from.

What to do about a Chevy Tahoe oil leak?

The main was definitely wet and I changed both the rear cover gasket and the main seal (the kit was less than $25 at Napa). I also serviced the tranny (dumped the fluid, changed the filter, removed and replaced the tail extension o-ring.

Where is the oil pan in a Chevy Tahoe?

At the bottom of the tranny bell housing, where it mates to the oil pan (where that little half circle cutout is near the larger view hole), is the flat bottom perfectly flush with that of the oil pan, right where it mates?