Several weeks ago I noticed oil under our '08 Patriot. I looked underneath and noticed the skid plate was quite damp with oil. Upon further inspection, I saw that oil was leaking from nearly the entire top of the oil pan. I cleaned the area and took a socket to it to see if the bolts were loose. Nearly 3/4 of the bolts were loose and half of those I could hand tighten. That took care of the oil leak around the oil pan. But I have serious doubts on how sturdy the rest of the car is now...
Now, the damn oil plug is leaking. I have it tightened down as much as I'm comfortable with before stripping it.
Has anyone heard of plug going bad, or is there anyway to fix it with the next oil change?
Thanks,
Seann
Now, the damn oil plug is leaking. I have it tightened down as much as I'm comfortable with before stripping it.
Has anyone heard of plug going bad, or is there anyway to fix it with the next oil change?
Thanks,
Seann