2008 jeep jk oil leak
- Thread starter Jeeper1988
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sean112280
Member
Check all the oil pan bolts, then go from there.
JeepFan
Hooked
^^^^This but, be careful not to overtorque the bolts...Check out the torque specs here: http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-ups/jeep-jk-wrangler-torque-settings
When the engine is cool, clean the affected area thoroughly with brake cleaner. Then, drive it a few miles and check again to see if you can pinpoint where the leak is coming from. Good luck and keep us posted.
jeeeep
Hooked
Fixed it for you.
OP I would check the oil filter area to see if the seal may be pinched or it is doubled up.
R/
Will
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
thanks Will. didnt sleep well last night so im struggling with typing emails and post this morning lol
Too much time with the Toaster again?:cheesy:
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
My 07 JK had a rear main go out when it was fairly new.
You know, I think I remember that. LOL!! Guess it wouldn't be a Jeep if it didn't have one leak :crazyeyes:
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
You know, I think I remember that. LOL!! Guess it wouldn't be a Jeep if it didn't have one leak :crazyeyes:
Yup, every jeep I own leaks something. !
Hohertz
Member
Jeeper1988
New member
Yes I had just changed the oil about a week ago...
Hohertz
Member
As I posted yesterday, I have a similar oil leak... however very minor from what I can tell. I don't even notice any real change in the oil level or any oil spots left under my Jeep. What about trying a oil leak sealant? Any harm in doing this I should be made aware of? Thanks!
Before you start throwing things into your motor to try and fix a leak, have you checked the torque on your bolts?
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
i ask cause maybe there was just some oil that spilled out when doing it. as wayalife said check the torque on your bolts and clean up all the grease on the motor with some simple green. this will hopefully help you fix it but also if it doesn come back allow you to lcate the source of the leak better
Hohertz
Member
I have not. I'll check them this evening. From the link to project-jk above I found the oil pan bolts to be torqued only to roughly 10 ft/lbs (105 in/lbs). Is that right? Are there other bolts I should check? Thanks again!