What could this be ?

jcsuddre · 03-26-2019, 11:38 AM

I pulled out of the driveway this morning and when I returned a hour later I noticed this big puddle of oil (I think) . The car seems to run fine I haven’t noticed anything different . I checked my oil and it doesn’t reach the cross hatch on the dipstick . I looked under the car and i am able to see the oil filter but I don’t see anything leaking from it . My engine oil light does not come on when driving either . My car was the only one parked there overnight and it definitely wasn’t there last night when I parked it . 😫😫

MP3BOOSTED · 03-26-2019, 11:43 AM

was your A/C on? almost looks like water touching an old oil spot bringing up that color.. but hard to tell. smell it

SSport16 · 03-26-2019, 11:58 AM

Looks like oil to me...did you recently change or have your oil changed?

jcsuddre · 03-26-2019, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MP3BOOSTED

was your A/C on? almost looks like water touching an old oil spot bringing up that color.. but hard to tell. smell it

No I didn’t and I touched it and it is definitely fresh oil there is a trail that leads from the driveway to that puddle on the carport . 😞 . I had a similar problem with my 2014 ss but they eventually discovered it was a blown head gasket I’m hoping that isn’t the case here .

DevilsReject97 · 03-26-2019, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jcsuddre

I pulled out of the driveway this morning and when I returned a hour later I noticed this big puddle of oil (I think) . The car seems to run fine I haven’t noticed anything different . I checked my oil and it doesn’t reach the cross hatch on the dipstick . I looked under the car and i am able to see the oil filter but I don’t see anything leaking from it . My engine oil light does not come on when driving either . My car was the only one parked there overnight and it definitely wasn’t there last night when I parked it . 😫😫

Run it somewhere with a lift and just say you want them to check for an oil leak. That much fluid under a car that hasn't moved overnight would be a huge concern.

They should be able to tell you pretty quick if it was your car. That much fluid would leave an obvious trail.

jcsuddre · 03-26-2019, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SSport16

Looks like oil to me...did you recently change or have your oil changed?

No I’m actually due for one in a few hundred miles

jcsuddre · 03-26-2019, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilsReject97

Run it somewhere with a lift and just say you want them to check for an oil leak. That much fluid under a car that hasn't moved overnight would be a huge concern.

They should be able to tell you pretty quick if it was your car. That much fluid would leave an obvious trail.

Yeah there was a trail from where I pulled into the driveway .

Umbriel · 03-26-2019, 12:20 PM

Put a piece of cardboard under your car for a few hours and then go pull it back form under it and look and see if it is oil, water or both or nothing. If it is leaking oil you will need a lift to look and see where.

ctrlz · 03-26-2019, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MP3BOOSTED

was your A/C on? almost looks like water touching an old oil spot bringing up that color...

Agree, this looks like an oil/water mix. I would probably put some paper towels under there. Be nice to know if you are getting a dexcool/oil mix. I don't see orange in your photo.

jcsuddre · 03-26-2019, 02:50 PM

So I took it to a local mechanic and it appears the bolts and seals in the oil cooler are bad . It was literally loose enough to almost fall out lol . How does this happen?

dpevans · 03-26-2019, 08:27 PM

Should be under warranty? I would hope that's water from the air conditioner laying on top. I would assume the cooling system is OK since it was a dedicated oil cooler and not a combo unit.

JCunningham · 03-27-2019, 12:14 PM

its a 16 they had lots of assembly problems.

03-26-2019, 11:38 AM	#1
jcsuddre Drives: 2016 black 2 ss Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Lenoir NC Posts: 261 View My Garage	What could this be ? I pulled out of the driveway this morning and when I returned a hour later I noticed this big puddle of oil (I think) . The car seems to run fine I haven’t noticed anything different . I checked my oil and it doesn’t reach the cross hatch on the dipstick . I looked under the car and i am able to see the oil filter but I don’t see anything leaking from it . My engine oil light does not come on when driving either . My car was the only one parked there overnight and it definitely wasn’t there last night when I parked it . 😫😫 Attached Images

03-26-2019, 11:43 AM	#2
MP3BOOSTED Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE (F1A-94 FBO H/C) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 843	was your A/C on? almost looks like water touching an old oil spot bringing up that color.. but hard to tell. smell it __________________ Performance Mods: F1A-94, DSX Flex Fuel Kit, MSD Spark Plug Wires, KOOK 2" off road headers, MBRP Race catback exhaust, Pray Performance Custom Boost Cam, Rocker Arm Trunion Upgrade Kit, 7.850" Hardened Chromemoly Length Pushrods and Johnson Racing 2110R Lifters, TSP CNC'd Heads, Ported MSD intake manifold, 103mm Katech Throttle body, Forged Pistons/Rods, RPM Meth kit, DSX Aux Fuel system, AEM Failsafe and banks gauge, LT4 HPFP, LT4 injectors, BMR motor mounts, Hurst Short Throw, Manley SS exhaust valves Videos of my car? Check here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNi...Qy1OL4NVGlPogw

03-26-2019, 11:58 AM	#3
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	Looks like oil to me...did you recently change or have your oil changed? __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

03-27-2019, 12:14 PM	#12
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	its a 16 they had lots of assembly problems. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-26-2019, 12:20 PM	#8
Umbriel Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 1,121	Put a piece of cardboard under your car for a few hours and then go pull it back form under it and look and see if it is oil, water or both or nothing. If it is leaking oil you will need a lift to look and see where.

03-26-2019, 02:50 PM	#10
jcsuddre Drives: 2016 black 2 ss Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Lenoir NC Posts: 261 View My Garage	So I took it to a local mechanic and it appears the bolts and seals in the oil cooler are bad . It was literally loose enough to almost fall out lol . How does this happen?

03-26-2019, 08:27 PM	#11
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,208	Should be under warranty? I would hope that's water from the air conditioner laying on top. I would assume the cooling system is OK since it was a dedicated oil cooler and not a combo unit.

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