most of this type of oil leaks on these engines are related to a clogged or not optimal working crankcase ventilation, make sure to check this first (clean or even better replace hoses and y-piece) before replacing the camshaft and tensioner seals.
Hey all, This was am awesome video Jim, I was so worried about the smoke, but come to find out, its the left rear cam shaft seal that needs to be sealed, and plugged. My car is smoking and leaking from the same exact areas.... Thanks again Blauparts......
This was so helpful! Thank you so much. I have this problem on my 2.7t audi a6. I bought my timing belt kit from you guys but I'm so glad I discovered your youtube channel. I didnt know blauparts had one!
@blauparts I am in search of the plastic elbow connectors that connect the cooling pipes to the hose that exits the back of the engine goin up to the heater core ...can u help me find this part ??
I had the 2001 Passat 1.8 Turbo and it had no oil leaks except everytime it came out of the VW Dealer after an oil change I could smell oil burning so I did my own investigation and it turned out to be a careless mechanic way to take the oil filter off, drain the oil and replace the filter, while he did that he would let oil splash over the entire area so oil would get trapped in places where later while stopping at a light oil would drip over the hot pipe, more care took care of it!
I have an 2001 Audi 2.4 6cyl 30V and have the same problem from the passenger side. I will check what to do and then let you know. Many thank for the video !
i have the same problem on my audi a4 98 quattro. but on the drivers side. can someone give me a quote one how much the repair will cost? also can it be the valve cover gasket or is that the same thing ? thx
Will the car leak about a quart of oil from the driver side if it just sits for a couple months if it is the cam shaft tensioner gasket? Oil drips down over the filter and oil pan just as you described. Thank you!
im trying to buy a 2012 passat but it had what i think it was oil by the engine, the seller told me it was from when they change the the ac compressornot long ago, if your looking at the engine from the top its at the bottom right. any help should i buy it?? thanks
Very cool video thumbs up. I changed my valve gaskets on both sides cuz they were both smoking. Passenger side stopped smoking. But after few months driver side started smoking. Asked many people said its cursed v6 engines that do this. But isnt there a proper solution to this? My smoke seems to be coming from under anti freez bucket. Pls reply i wanna be of few ppl that fix this problem :D
You have to check the crankcase ventilation system. There is a PCV valve at the rear of the engine that gets full of oil and fails quickly. Same goes for all the hoses that go from the left and right engine bank to the valve. You have to replace them pretty often. I got valve cover gaskets replaced every 6 months, because they would fail, but ultimately replacing the PCV system fixed the excessive crankcase pressure that would blow the gaskets.
Hi i have a 1999 audi a6 oil is spread over the bottom such as this video but its all over the oil pand and seem to be dripping as your standing facing the front of the engine its the left part closest part of the pan or front of pan up above. I believe its abover the Alternator. Do you know what could be leaking? Thank you
Hi there! We have a helpful Repair & Maintenance Info page that covers the most common causes for oil leaks on the Audi A6 2.7 and 2.8 liter engines here: www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_oil_leaks/audi_a6_oil_leaks.shtml
Hello David, It's hard to determine an oil leak without personally seeing the car. To find an oil leak it is best to trace the leak back to the highest point of the engine. An oil leak coming from above the oil filter housing could be several seals or gaskets behind the oil filter housing. Also the oil filter housings are made of plastic so this could have a mild crack. I hope this helps with diagnosing your VW Jetta 2.5L oil leak. If you have any other questions feel free to visit our 'VW Repair & Maintenance Information' section of our website: www.blauparts.com/vw/vw_how_to/vw_how_to_repair_replace_tips.shtml
Why can't I find, specifically, videos on the 2000 Audi A6 Quattro 2.7L???... Mine is leaking motor oil BUT THE REAL PROBLEM IS THAT I'M IN A BUDGET SO CAN'T TAKE IT IN TO FIX... One more question : how do I diagnose bad oil pump???& if oil pump bad, DO I NEED TO TRASH THE CAR???
Hey +ElTchibo1, The cause for burning oil blue smoke is typically always related to the piston rings and can also be associated with the valve stem seals. This video is only associated with common oil leaks and oil smells related to oil dripping onto the exhaust manifold. We hope this helps in diagnosing your problem!
+Blauparts LLC Thanks for answer. Maybe with a compressiontest I will see if it are the piston rings or valvegasket. Or exist other methods to check it?
helli, i have an audi 2003 A6 2.7 and its leaking oil but i already chaged the valve cover gasket. i dont know what should i change next in order to stop the oil leaking
Hello there! We have a page dedicated to common Audi A6 2.7L oil leaks and fixes on our website here: www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_oil_leaks/audi_a6_oil_leaks.shtml
Do you have a page dedicated to 2005 Audi A6 3.2 Quattro I already changed the valve cover gaskets and have a small leak on the front black plastic cover in front of the valve cover passenger side.
Need help. After daughter drove 2004 2.8L Passat to work, we noticed puddle of coolant on driveway. She put 50 mi on car during day with multiple ins and outs. No temperature lights or issues while driving. Took it to gen'l mechanic who found pinholes in coolant pipes under intake manifold & replaced with OEM pipes, o-rings, etc. No heat when we picked it up after repair. Took it to VW specialist, he tried bleeding, etc. Still no heat, and no coolant getting to heater core except for a trickle at 3000 rpm while car sitting stationary, then only some luke warm heat. Our first thought is that the water pump went out, but the VW guy put a new one in (with metal impeller) with the timing belt 35,000 mi. ago (133K on car), and it seems like too much of a coincidence, unless something happened as she drove it that day that damaged it or plugged something. Second thought is that gen'l mechanic mis-routed pipes, etc., but not sure that's possible, and he says he was very careful to put it all back correctly. Third thought is gen'l mechanic did something to plug it up somewhere. The temp. gauge stays at 190. We're torn as to what to look at first, All are expensive. It's 7 below this morning. Thoughts?
I am sure you have figured it out by now, but I thought I would comment for others with the this same issue. The first thing to note is that on many cars in that year range, I had a 2002 A6 3.0, they need to have the heater core flushed. The quick way is to get some clear plastic tubing from your hardware store, attach about 4 feet on each connection (ni pp le ) then put a garden hose up to one end and have put some water through it. Do reverse direction first. You do not want to much pressure, just enough to get some sediment out. Then you can add some CLR and let it sit for an hour, then flush again. As for bleeding the system on the top heater core hose there should be a hole in the hose marked by white lines. When vehicle is COOL, do not do this when hot. Slide hose partially off so the hole is just off the connector (heater core n ipp le ), then start vehicle, keep coolant reservoir cap on. Let run, monitor top hose, when you feel top hose is warm, have assistant slowly raise RPM, when you see coolant spurt out of the bleed hole you can lower rpmp and turn off vehicle. Now the air should be out of the heater core. Let vehicle cool for few minutes then slide hose back into place.
Well this looks like the belly of my 2006 A6 3.2. The thing is my timing chain,tensioner and gaskets are on the backside of my engine. All my oil is coming down the front of the engine. Everything from alternator, ac compressor, and all related front hoses are soaked. The belly pan is wet and puddles to. What would leak on the front side? Valve cover gaskets were done by Audi dealer in 14. Thx joe
@@crackdoge5084 ended up with new valve cover gaskets AGAIN along with various rings here and there. My vacuum pump was replaced to which I think also was leaking oil
Just spent $500 to fix a minor leak on a 2001 A6. The smell was suffocating me at stoplights. He replaced the valve covers and it just made it worse. My driveway is a giant puddle of oil now. Never getting an Audi/VW again, that's for sure.
I agree, bought an A6. Terrible compared to my 2001 Subaru which had 350,000km and no oil smell, drips, rotted exhaust, loud lifters, screaming dash and failing leds. Won't buy an Audi again for salty Canada. Close tolerance cars get out of spec and take the rest of the system down. Oh well.
@@Naughty_Squad No one said that, but with Audi it has been a common problem for a long time and that is just not the case with many other brands. They also are not well treated when it comes to rust, so they rust within a few years as well if you live in a cold climate where salt is used on roads.
I don't really get this video. It took him 7 minutes to tell us if you have oil under the car in the front dirvers and back passenger, then you have a leaky cam chain tensioner. How about taking off the engine cover and showing us where exactly the CCT is located? Or possibbly how much someone can expect to pay to get the CCT gaskets replaced? There are several points of failure for an oil leak on these cars, I did not see any evidence that the CCT gaskets were the cause.
i just bought a used audi A6 allroad 4 days ago and just now notice oil all over the bottom i would say my leak is on the driver side. Does anyone know how much it cost to fix!! i cant find that info anywhere
Hey +nathan harrison, We have a page on our website that covers 4 common oil leak culprits on the Allroads with the 2.7T engine. Hope it helps! You can find that here: www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_oil_leaks/audi_a6_allroad_oil_leaks.shtml
***** thanks for your help, my car had plenty of power no lights where coming on beside the check engine light and i took it to a shop they said i had bad turbos $6000 to fix, i went and got the car back and now it has no power and abs and eps light is on. any idea of what they might have done to my car?
Hey +nathan harrison, The ABS and EPS lights are not associated to your loss of power and could just be a coincidence. The loss of power could be associated with bad turbos. The 2.7T engines are known for having turbo issues which can be very costly to replace. In most cases the engine will have to be removed to access the turbos which accounts for the cost. We experienced a similar problem with our Allroad when the turbos went bad. Upon driving the car on a random day it lost all power while giving no warning signs. With a situation like this a second opinion and quote are always good. We hope this helps!
thanks for the info, i found out it was loose clamps on a turbo the mechanic replaced the old clamp with a new one and i was good to go. it sounds like i'm lucky i have a 6 speed.lol. thanks again for the info . by the way they found the oil leak there was a huge crack on the valve cover.
Nice video.....can I ask a question? The question is my Audi currently has oil in the coolant system and the mechanic I have repair my car said its not the oil cooler, turbo, oil cooler flange and something else but I forget......he thinks it's the head gasket, but the oil is fine zero color ,the oil cap is clean and the engine runs fine never getting hot.
Hello shaggybuddzz, I would suspect your mechanic is on the right track. In most cases if your engine is getting oil in the coolant it is related to the head gaskets being blown. As you said "the oil is fine zero color, the oil cap is clean and the engine runs fine never getting hot." This may just be a mild head gasket leak that likely only pushes into the coolant system in various tougher driving conditions. We hope this helps, and if you have any other questions, feel free to ask!
Hello Armando, In order to replace the driver side cam seal the engine will need the full timing belt service disassembly. In order to replace the seal the cam sprocket will need to be removed. roughly 6-8 hrs labor. I hope this helps answers your question.
I have a 2001 B5 2.8, have had valve cover gaskets and some cam seal gaskets replaced. Still occasionally smell oil on exhaust, and there is a small amount of oil coming from other seals and gaskets. Car has 140k. Work done 600 miles ago, oil level still almost full on dipstick. In general, how fast do these leaks progress? Changing every single seal and gasket is not practical. Do I just check the oil and top off when necessary, or are there certain leaks to be very careful of? PCV system does not seem to be blocked. I know it's hard to say without seeing a specific car, but how does one live with these issues......? Basic history- previous owner did timing belt at 100k, I had cam timing chain tensioners done at 138k. Using Total 5w-40 now.
Hello JGG11, In most cases there is an underlying issue with with the engine if you are continuing to get oil leaks after the valve cover gaskets, cam seals, cam plugs, and cam chain tensioner gasket replacement. Several techniques are recommended for a successful installation of these seals. Improper preparation of the sealing areas, improper seal and gasket installation, and the PCV valve problems could be causing unnecessary crankcase pressures. For more information on diagnosing these oil leaks visit these links at our website. If you have any other questions feel free to contact out technical line. We offer free technical help to all our current customers. Audi A4 Oil Leaks and Smells: www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_oil_leaks/audi_a4_oil_leaks.shtml Audi A4 Breather Hose Crank Case Breather Hoses: www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_breather_hose/audi_a4_breather_hose_crankcase_hose.shtml Audi 2.8L Valve Cover Gasket Installation Tips: www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_valve_cover_gasket/audi_valve_cover_gasket_kit.shtml
Thanks for the links, and yes, I question how careful they were with prepping seals and gaskets. The car hit 135k and everything wore out at the same time, when I first got the car. The cam chain tensioners were quite the problem, cold start-up racket, then no power at low speeds, rough idle, etc.
Lol I have the same car and I fixed it myself. I replaced ALL of the gaskets for about $100 dollar in parts. I think mechanics are just ripping people left and right
My 2004 audi a6 was leaking oil from the valve covers, burning it on the exhaust, it also spewed white smoke from the exhaust. it has recently stopped. What could this mean for my car? please help.
Hello Daniel, The leaking from the valve covers is likely the valve cover gaskets and cam chain tensioner gaskets. The white smoke from the exhaust could be coolant entering on one or more of your 6 cylinders due to a blown head gasket. For more info be sure to visit the 'Repair & Maintenance Information' section of our website here: www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_oil_leaks/audi_a6_oil_leaks.shtml
Hi guys, Need some help pls engine light just came on 2 days ago gear box ecu playing me up, bottom end leaking engine oil, ................question............ Done the diagnostic and i got this code: p0706 p0722 where can that oil be coming from? car does not drive straight, top left wishbone worn? any sites where i can buy that? gode this codes coming out of diagnostic machine P0706 AND P0722 Can anyone help?
most of this type of oil leaks on these engines are related to a clogged or not optimal working crankcase ventilation, make sure to check this first (clean or even better replace hoses and y-piece) before replacing the camshaft and tensioner seals.
Hey all, This was am awesome video Jim, I was so worried about the smoke, but come to find out,
its the left rear cam shaft seal that needs to be sealed, and plugged.
My car is smoking and leaking from the same exact areas....
Thanks again Blauparts......
This was so helpful! Thank you so much. I have this problem on my 2.7t audi a6. I bought my timing belt kit from you guys but I'm so glad I discovered your youtube channel. I didnt know blauparts had one!
@blauparts I am in search of the plastic elbow connectors that connect the cooling pipes to the hose that exits the back of the engine goin up to the heater core ...can u help me find this part ??
I had the 2001 Passat 1.8 Turbo and it had no oil leaks except everytime it came out of the VW Dealer after an oil change I could smell oil burning so I did my own investigation and it turned out to be a careless mechanic way to take the oil filter off, drain the oil and replace the filter, while he did that he would let oil splash over the entire area so oil would get trapped in places where later while stopping at a light oil would drip over the hot pipe, more care took care of it!
I have an 2001 Audi 2.4 6cyl 30V and have the same problem from the passenger side. I will check what to do and then let you know.
Many thank for the video !
I have oil leak. Does leaky cam chain tensioner gasket and valve cover gasket the same thing? sorry for lame question
i have the same problem on my audi a4 98 quattro. but on the drivers side. can someone give me a quote one how much the repair will cost? also can it be the valve cover gasket or is that the same thing ? thx
Will the car leak about a quart of oil from the driver side if it just sits for a couple months if it is the cam shaft tensioner gasket? Oil drips down over the filter and oil pan just as you described. Thank you!
How do you fix it
@Kayroseky no, not really, it may catch fire tho, also its dangerous cause the burning oil smell is poisonous
im trying to buy a 2012 passat but it had what i think it was oil by the engine, the seller told me it was from when they change the the ac compressornot long ago, if your looking at the engine from the top its at the bottom right. any help should i buy it?? thanks
thank You i have one more how long its dry the black silicon on valve cover gasket on audi
Very cool video thumbs up. I changed my valve gaskets on both sides cuz they were both smoking. Passenger side stopped smoking. But after few months driver side started smoking. Asked many people said its cursed v6 engines that do this. But isnt there a proper solution to this? My smoke seems to be coming from under anti freez bucket. Pls reply i wanna be of few ppl that fix this problem :D
You have to check the crankcase ventilation system. There is a PCV valve at the rear of the engine that gets full of oil and fails quickly. Same goes for all the hoses that go from the left and right engine bank to the valve. You have to replace them pretty often. I got valve cover gaskets replaced every 6 months, because they would fail, but ultimately replacing the PCV system fixed the excessive crankcase pressure that would blow the gaskets.
@Kayroseky how much did it cost you to get it fixed?
its fine... its preventing the car from being corroded during winter drive... its preventive maintenance
Ohh my... just what I have. Just not that severe. Great vid. thanks
Don't worry about the oil leak, it's actually a great rust preventative, especially a car that's driven in Wisconsin. Haha.
Hi i have a 1999 audi a6 oil is spread over the bottom such as this video but its all over the oil pand and seem to be dripping as your standing facing the front of the engine its the left part closest part of the pan or front of pan up above. I believe its abover the Alternator. Do you know what could be leaking? Thank you
Hi there! We have a helpful Repair & Maintenance Info page that covers the most common causes for oil leaks on the Audi A6 2.7 and 2.8 liter engines here: www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_oil_leaks/audi_a6_oil_leaks.shtml
@meteo091 how much did it cost you to get it fixed?
i have same this proplme. smoking same way .. so what i can do .. plz same one help
i have a 2010 VW jetta 2.5 i seem to have a oil leak coming from above the oil filter housing any ideas of where the oil is coming from
Hello David,
It's hard to determine an oil leak without personally seeing the car. To find an oil leak it is best to trace the leak back to the highest point of the engine. An oil leak coming from above the oil filter housing could be several seals or gaskets behind the oil filter housing. Also the oil filter housings are made of plastic so this could have a mild crack. I hope this helps with diagnosing your VW Jetta 2.5L oil leak. If you have any other questions feel free to visit our 'VW Repair & Maintenance Information' section of our website: www.blauparts.com/vw/vw_how_to/vw_how_to_repair_replace_tips.shtml
Why can't I find, specifically, videos on the 2000 Audi A6 Quattro 2.7L???... Mine is leaking motor oil BUT THE REAL PROBLEM IS THAT I'M IN A BUDGET SO CAN'T TAKE IT IN TO FIX... One more question : how do I diagnose bad oil pump???& if oil pump bad, DO I NEED TO TRASH THE CAR???
Hello, want ask: but if oil is burning and smokes blue backward so that is another Problem with the Piston rings and cannot be repaired?
Hey +ElTchibo1,
The cause for burning oil blue smoke is typically always related to the piston rings and can also be associated with the valve stem seals. This video is only associated with common oil leaks and oil smells related to oil dripping onto the exhaust manifold. We hope this helps in diagnosing your problem!
+Blauparts LLC Thanks for answer. Maybe with a compressiontest I will see if it are the piston rings or valvegasket. Or exist other methods to check it?
helli, i have an audi 2003 A6 2.7 and its leaking oil but i already chaged the valve cover gasket. i dont know what should i change next in order to stop the oil leaking
Hello there!
We have a page dedicated to common Audi A6 2.7L oil leaks and fixes on our website here: www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_oil_leaks/audi_a6_oil_leaks.shtml
Do you have a page dedicated to 2005 Audi A6 3.2 Quattro I already changed the valve cover gaskets and have a small leak on the front black plastic cover in front of the valve cover passenger side.
Need help. After daughter drove 2004 2.8L Passat to work, we noticed puddle of coolant on driveway. She put 50 mi on car during day with multiple ins and outs. No temperature lights or issues while driving. Took it to gen'l mechanic who found pinholes in coolant pipes under intake manifold & replaced with OEM pipes, o-rings, etc. No heat when we picked it up after repair. Took it to VW specialist, he tried bleeding, etc. Still no heat, and no coolant getting to heater core except for a trickle at 3000 rpm while car sitting stationary, then only some luke warm heat. Our first thought is that the water pump went out, but the VW guy put a new one in (with metal impeller) with the timing belt 35,000 mi. ago (133K on car), and it seems like too much of a coincidence, unless something happened as she drove it that day that damaged it or plugged something. Second thought is that gen'l mechanic mis-routed pipes, etc., but not sure that's possible, and he says he was very careful to put it all back correctly. Third thought is gen'l mechanic did something to plug it up somewhere. The temp. gauge stays at 190. We're torn as to what to look at first, All are expensive. It's 7 below this morning. Thoughts?
I am sure you have figured it out by now, but I thought I would comment for others with the this same issue.
The first thing to note is that on many cars in that year range, I had a 2002 A6 3.0, they need to have the heater core flushed. The quick way is to get some clear plastic tubing from your hardware store, attach about 4 feet on each connection (ni pp le ) then put a garden hose up to one end and have put some water through it. Do reverse direction first. You do not want to much pressure, just enough to get some sediment out. Then you can add some CLR and let it sit for an hour, then flush again.
As for bleeding the system on the top heater core hose there should be a hole in the hose marked by white lines. When vehicle is COOL, do not do this when hot. Slide hose partially off so the hole is just off the connector (heater core n ipp le ), then start vehicle, keep coolant reservoir cap on. Let run, monitor top hose, when you feel top hose is warm, have assistant slowly raise RPM, when you see coolant spurt out of the bleed hole you can lower rpmp and turn off vehicle. Now the air should be out of the heater core. Let vehicle cool for few minutes then slide hose back into place.
Well this looks like the belly of my 2006 A6 3.2. The thing is my timing chain,tensioner and gaskets are on the backside of my engine. All my oil is coming down the front of the engine. Everything from alternator, ac compressor, and all related front hoses are soaked. The belly pan is wet and puddles to. What would leak on the front side? Valve cover gaskets were done by Audi dealer in 14. Thx joe
Hey man I know it’s been a long 4 years but… my car is doing the same right now. Did you ever find out what the issue was?
@@crackdoge5084 ended up with new valve cover gaskets AGAIN along with various rings here and there. My vacuum pump was replaced to which I think also was leaking oil
can anyone tell me what parts i need to purchase?
Great great light for me, think's
Just spent $500 to fix a minor leak on a 2001 A6. The smell was suffocating me at stoplights. He replaced the valve covers and it just made it worse. My driveway is a giant puddle of oil now. Never getting an Audi/VW again, that's for sure.
I agree, bought an A6. Terrible compared to my 2001 Subaru which had 350,000km and no oil smell, drips, rotted exhaust, loud lifters, screaming dash and failing leds. Won't buy an Audi again for salty Canada. Close tolerance cars get out of spec and take the rest of the system down. Oh well.
@@Naughty_Squad No one said that, but with Audi it has been a common problem for a long time and that is just not the case with many other brands. They also are not well treated when it comes to rust, so they rust within a few years as well if you live in a cold climate where salt is used on roads.
I don't really get this video. It took him 7 minutes to tell us if you have oil under the car in the front dirvers and back passenger, then you have a leaky cam chain tensioner. How about taking off the engine cover and showing us where exactly the CCT is located? Or possibbly how much someone can expect to pay to get the CCT gaskets replaced? There are several points of failure for an oil leak on these cars, I did not see any evidence that the CCT gaskets were the cause.
But at least we did not get told how to lift the car ore open the hood
front tires are done for, result of not rotating tires and possible worn front suspension parts .
Someone please help me I just posted a video my Audi seems to be showing visible smoke on driver side dropping a lot of oil please help :(
would it hurt my car if i drive like that ? or only my nose?
what does mean you hide the card there ??/
i just bought a used audi A6 allroad 4 days ago and just now notice oil all over the bottom i would say my leak is on the driver side. Does anyone know how much it cost to fix!! i cant find that info anywhere
Hey +nathan harrison,
We have a page on our website that covers 4 common oil leak culprits on the Allroads with the 2.7T engine. Hope it helps! You can find that here: www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_oil_leaks/audi_a6_allroad_oil_leaks.shtml
*****
thanks for your help, my car had plenty of power no lights where coming on beside the check engine light and i took it to a shop they said i had bad turbos $6000 to fix, i went and got the car back and now it has no power and abs and eps light is on. any idea of what they might have done to my car?
Hey +nathan harrison,
The ABS and EPS lights are not associated to your loss of power and could just be a coincidence. The loss of power could be associated with bad turbos. The 2.7T engines are known for having turbo issues which can be very costly to replace. In most cases the engine will have to be removed to access the turbos which accounts for the cost. We experienced a similar problem with our Allroad when the turbos went bad. Upon driving the car on a random day it lost all power while giving no warning signs. With a situation like this a second opinion and quote are always good. We hope this helps!
thanks much!
thanks for the info, i found out it was loose clamps on a turbo the mechanic replaced the old clamp with a new one and i was good to go. it sounds like i'm lucky i have a 6 speed.lol. thanks again for the info
. by the way they found the oil leak there was a huge crack on the valve cover.
Nice video.....can I ask a question?
The question is my Audi currently has oil in the coolant system and the mechanic I have repair my car said its not the oil cooler, turbo, oil cooler flange and something else but I forget......he thinks it's the head gasket, but the oil is fine zero color ,the oil cap is clean and the engine runs fine never getting hot.
Hello shaggybuddzz,
I would suspect your mechanic is on the right track. In most cases if your engine is getting oil in the coolant it is related to the head gaskets being blown. As you said "the oil is fine zero color, the oil cap is clean and the engine runs fine never getting hot." This may just be a mild head gasket leak that likely only pushes into the coolant system in various tougher driving conditions. We hope this helps, and if you have any other questions, feel free to ask!
how to change driver side cam seal
Hello Armando,
In order to replace the driver side cam seal the engine will need the full timing belt service disassembly. In order to replace the seal the cam sprocket will need to be removed. roughly 6-8 hrs labor. I hope this helps answers your question.
I think Mike Myers did an impression of this guy in the cat in the hat! LOL
I have a 2001 B5 2.8, have had valve cover gaskets and some cam seal gaskets replaced. Still occasionally smell oil on exhaust, and there is a small amount of oil coming from other seals and gaskets. Car has 140k. Work done 600 miles ago, oil level still almost full on dipstick. In general, how fast do these leaks progress? Changing every single seal and gasket is not practical. Do I just check the oil and top off when necessary, or are there certain leaks to be very careful of? PCV system does not seem to be blocked. I know it's hard to say without seeing a specific car, but how does one live with these issues......? Basic history- previous owner did timing belt at 100k, I had cam timing chain tensioners done at 138k. Using Total 5w-40 now.
Hello JGG11,
In most cases there is an underlying issue with with the engine if you are continuing to get oil leaks after the valve cover gaskets, cam seals, cam plugs, and cam chain tensioner gasket replacement. Several techniques are recommended for a successful installation of these seals. Improper preparation of the sealing areas, improper seal and gasket installation, and the PCV valve problems could be causing unnecessary crankcase pressures. For more information on diagnosing these oil leaks visit these links at our website.
If you have any other questions feel free to contact out technical line. We offer free technical help to all our current customers.
Audi A4 Oil Leaks and Smells: www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_oil_leaks/audi_a4_oil_leaks.shtml
Audi A4 Breather Hose Crank Case Breather Hoses: www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_breather_hose/audi_a4_breather_hose_crankcase_hose.shtml
Audi 2.8L Valve Cover Gasket Installation Tips: www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_valve_cover_gasket/audi_valve_cover_gasket_kit.shtml
Thanks for the links, and yes, I question how careful they were with prepping seals and gaskets. The car hit 135k and everything wore out at the same time, when I first got the car. The cam chain tensioners were quite the problem, cold start-up racket, then no power at low speeds, rough idle, etc.
Probably at least $800 plus parts to fix. the cramped engine compartment makes it very difficult.
+Ad Mirer Yeah, the dealership quoted me $600 on my Jetta. Gonna fix it myself.
Lol I have the same car and I fixed it myself. I replaced ALL of the gaskets for about $100 dollar in parts. I think mechanics are just ripping people left and right
you bay oil lucas help stop leak no more smell inside
this happens on my a8 sometimes
Cool,my car is leaking by the oil filter.
My 2004 audi a6 was leaking oil from the valve covers, burning it on the exhaust, it also spewed white smoke from the exhaust. it has recently stopped. What could this mean for my car? please help.
Hello Daniel,
The leaking from the valve covers is likely the valve cover gaskets and cam chain tensioner gaskets.
The white smoke from the exhaust could be coolant entering on one or more of your 6 cylinders due to a blown head gasket. For more info be sure to visit the 'Repair & Maintenance Information' section of our website here: www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_oil_leaks/audi_a6_oil_leaks.shtml
daniel alatorre you run out of oil.
Hi guys,
Need some help pls
engine light just came on 2 days ago
gear box ecu playing me up,
bottom end leaking engine oil,
................question............
Done the diagnostic and i got this code:
p0706
p0722
where can that oil be coming from?
car does not drive straight, top left wishbone worn? any sites where i can buy that?
gode this codes coming out of diagnostic machine
P0706 AND P0722
Can anyone help?
this is how Audis' use oil
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@xt9ridervtx how much did it cost you to get it fixed?