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Possible oil leak?

Started by WickedSHO, February 02, 2015, 10:27:55 AM

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WickedSHO

February 02, 2015, 10:27:55 AM
Ok guys, so we got about 10-12" of snow yeaterday and during the day I went out to clean off the SHO and shovel the spot I was parked in. I started her up and let her warm up a bit before I moved her. While when I did, I noticed what looked like oil droplets on the white snow under the car. I got down there to look and the whole underside was wet, now I am not sure if it was the snow melting off the bottoms while the exhaust got hot, or if it is something worse.
I have not moved it since then, but will check it today after work.

Thoughts?
2014 SHO Ignot Silver. MDesign CF Intake, 3 BAR MAP, 160 T-Stat, LMS 93 OCT V8 tune.

SHOnUup

#1
February 02, 2015, 10:31:43 AM
I'm betting it was the exaust heating up and releasing moisture. Might be a little exuast leak though.

Rich

2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

ZSHO

#2
February 02, 2015, 10:45:44 AM Last Edit: February 02, 2015, 10:52:48 AM by ZSHO
Did you drive it in the snow at all? or was the car parked all the time,what color was the oil? also where was the location of the oil exactly?


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

WickedSHO

#3
February 02, 2015, 10:54:41 AM
I did not drive it, I only moved it from one side of my parking lot, to the other.

It was a mixture of colors, brown, a slight green and black....When I looked under the car, it looked like everything was wet...from the cat's all the way back....
2014 SHO Ignot Silver. MDesign CF Intake, 3 BAR MAP, 160 T-Stat, LMS 93 OCT V8 tune.

SHOdded

#4
February 02, 2015, 10:56:48 AM
Could be accumulated road grime coming off, not related to your car at all.  If all the hoses look ok, I'd keep an eye on it but not worry about it at this point.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

SHOnUup

#5
February 02, 2015, 01:31:49 PM
Check fluid levels all around?

Rich

2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

WickedSHO

#6
February 02, 2015, 02:11:41 PM
I am going to check them when I get off work....Didn't drive it in today, took the Jeep. Was too lazy to dig it out again at 6AM.
2014 SHO Ignot Silver. MDesign CF Intake, 3 BAR MAP, 160 T-Stat, LMS 93 OCT V8 tune.

SHOnUup

#7
February 02, 2015, 02:17:09 PM
Good call on taking the truck. My kids our home today with no school so I'm stuck here. Another reason the SHO was on top of our to buy list...awd FTW

I'm guessing  (hoping) that the green was from a prior tstat job, that's getting washed out from the snow.

Rich

2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

WickedSHO

#8
February 02, 2015, 03:29:16 PM
I am also hoping the same Rich.....I'll update after I check it.

all the schools are closed here as well. But all the kids are out playing in the snow anyways. My stepson and his cousin's couldn't wait to get out and plan in the snow drifts that are about 5 ft high.....

Thank guys.
2014 SHO Ignot Silver. MDesign CF Intake, 3 BAR MAP, 160 T-Stat, LMS 93 OCT V8 tune.

ElvenSho

#9
February 02, 2015, 06:40:04 PM
Quote from: WickedSHO on February 02, 2015, 10:27:55 AM
Ok guys, so we got about 10-12" of snow yeaterday and during the day I went out to clean off the SHO and shovel the spot I was parked in. I started her up and let her warm up a bit before I moved her. While when I did, I noticed what looked like oil droplets on the white snow under the car. I got down there to look and the whole underside was wet, now I am not sure if it was the snow melting off the bottoms while the exhaust got hot, or if it is something worse.
I have not moved it since then, but will check it today after work.

Thoughts?

Had the same exact thing happened yesterday but mine looked more like antifreeze... I checked under the car and cant find any leaks.
2011 Red Taurus SHO- H&R springs, plugs, t-stat, 3bar, LMS dps, tuned by Torrie

WickedSHO

#10
February 03, 2015, 12:48:08 PM
I checked my oil level last night and it was fine. I am going to go with it being road grime and left over from the Tstat change. I'll keep my eye on it for now.
2014 SHO Ignot Silver. MDesign CF Intake, 3 BAR MAP, 160 T-Stat, LMS 93 OCT V8 tune.
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