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Calais oil leak

Asked by Rui Mendes

I have noticed there are oil droplets where I park my VY Series II Holden Calais. On closer inspection the area between the engine and gearbox seems to be bathed in dark oil. There is also a rattle from the right rear wheel when I go over a bumpy road or a speed bump. What do you think might be causing these problems?

Answered by CarsGuide

3 May 2012 Graham Smith

The oil is probably coming from the rear main oil seal on the crankshaft. It's relatively common and shouldn't be of great concern providing it's not a large pool of oil. Check the engine oil level regularly and if you see it dropping rather quickly have a mechanic check the leak. There are anti-rattle washers in the brakes and they are sometimes lost or not replaced when the brakes are serviced, so have a brake specialist check them for you.

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