Oil leak after my first oil change.. WTF? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jgonx213 · 04-14-2014, 12:46 AM

So i got my first Oil change on my scion FR-S and now im leaking oil....

I know the cam plate oil leak is happening.. in the passenger side.
but this oil leak is happening right under the engine...

WTF? is the problem? well, going to dealer on friday to check it out..

Anyone had this problem yet?

mav1178 · 04-14-2014, 01:03 AM

who changed your oil for you? Beware of someone double stacking crush washers:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54142

-alex

Dezoris · 04-14-2014, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgonx213

So i got my first Oil change on my scion FR-S and now im leaking oil....

I know the cam plate oil leak is happening.. in the passenger side.
but this oil leak is happening right under the engine...

WTF? is the problem? well, going to dealer on friday to check it out..

Anyone had this problem yet?

Check the pan/plug.

I think I had one of the worst leaks on the cam plate posted, it literally pooled on the skid plate and appeared as though it could have come from somewhere else looking at the drips on the ground.

Thats still possible in your case if you have a known leak.

Tainen · 04-14-2014, 02:03 AM

common. Same thing happened to me, but I knew immediately what it was from my WRX experience. The stock crush washer is painted on to the drain plug. I pried it off with a small screw driver and gave the service manager an ear full.

sshole · 04-14-2014, 08:38 AM

Check to make sure you either a) have a SINGLE new crush washer installed on the drain plug and/or b) have not stacked the single new crush washer on your old crush washer.

USMC · 04-14-2014, 08:42 AM

Buy and install a Fumoto Qwik valve.

FR-S Matt · 04-14-2014, 09:10 AM

I had an oil leak on my last oil change. Got my ratchet and socket on the drain plug and gave it a light tug tighter. No more oil coming from the pan.

Next oil change I'm out of my free ones. I have a Fumoto valve going on and putting in full synthetic.

Myv · 04-14-2014, 10:46 AM

I second on Fumoto valve as well if you do your own oil change.

jgonx213 · 04-14-2014, 01:57 PM

going to dealer tmr! ill let u guys know what the problem is

jgonx213 · 04-15-2014, 08:23 PM

After 4hours toyota mechanic working on my car.. he forgot to replace the crush washer... so after he replaced it, no leak...

Arent the dealer mechanic... certified mechanic...? how are they making rookie mistake?

hinge · 04-15-2014, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgonx213

After 4hours toyota mechanic working on my car.. he forgot to replace the crush washer... so after he replaced it, no leak...

Arent the dealer mechanic... certified mechanic...? how are they making rookie mistake?

They're certified by having a pulse and their own tools, that's it.

Better off doing your own oil changes, every Subaru since ever has the crush washer, so it's a good idea to buy a pack of them from the dealer.

Jolaessss · 04-16-2014, 12:19 AM

I recommend not bringing your car into the dealership to do any maintenance. Save yourself the trouble and do it yourself. When the time came for my 15k miles maintenance, I was very indecisive about taking my car into Toyota because of all the bad reviews. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and took my car in after putting a small mark on all the parts to make sure they did their job.

About an hour later, I pick up my car to find a ton on oil splatters in the engine bay and on the aluminum heat shield under the car, topped off my radiator coolant way above the "FULL" mark, AND I have a good feeling they used TWO crush washers on the oil drain plug.

Never again will I bring my car into the dealership...

thill · 04-16-2014, 08:37 AM

For the guys doing your own maintenance and are under warranty still, just make sure you keep a detailed log of everything you have done and have itemized receipts for all the parts/purchases. When I used to change my own oil, and had engine issues with a Nissan, the dealer asked me for the itemized receipts and I was able to show them to him along with a detailed log that recorded dates, how much oil I added, and what mileage. He told me without that info they would have denied my warranty claim.

userjack6880 · 04-16-2014, 12:54 PM

My drain plug was overtorqued when I took it in for it's first "free" oil change (with my own supplies). Bent the bolt itself (lolwut). Dealer is gonna make it right and ordered a new plug, and the tech is talking to the service manager (who was out when I came by) about reimbursing me for the oil wasted from this issue.

That's what I get for being lazy.

04-14-2014, 12:46 AM	#1
jgonx213 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Scion FRS (Whiteout) Location: Los Angeles Posts: 186 Thanks: 17 Thanked 34 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oil leak after my first oil change.. WTF? So i got my first Oil change on my scion FR-S and now im leaking oil.... I know the cam plate oil leak is happening.. in the passenger side. but this oil leak is happening right under the engine... WTF? is the problem? well, going to dealer on friday to check it out.. Anyone had this problem yet?

04-14-2014, 02:03 AM	#4
Tainen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: First SWP BRZ-L Location: Washington Posts: 809 Thanks: 154 Thanked 350 Times in 174 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	common. Same thing happened to me, but I knew immediately what it was from my WRX experience. The stock crush washer is painted on to the drain plug. I pried it off with a small screw driver and gave the service manager an ear full. __________________ First white BRZ in the country Limited SWP BRZ, 35% tint, clear bra, Nameless Performance downpipe, axelback, headers

04-16-2014, 12:19 AM	#12
Jolaessss Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: SWP FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 620 Thanks: 346 Thanked 172 Times in 114 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I recommend not bringing your car into the dealership to do any maintenance. Save yourself the trouble and do it yourself. When the time came for my 15k miles maintenance, I was very indecisive about taking my car into Toyota because of all the bad reviews. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and took my car in after putting a small mark on all the parts to make sure they did their job. About an hour later, I pick up my car to find a ton on oil splatters in the engine bay and on the aluminum heat shield under the car, topped off my radiator coolant way above the "FULL" mark, AND I have a good feeling they used TWO crush washers on the oil drain plug. Never again will I bring my car into the dealership... __________________

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jgonx213 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Scion FRS (Whiteout) Location: Los Angeles Posts: 186 Thanks: 17 Thanked 34 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	going to dealer tmr! ill let u guys know what the problem is

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thill Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2020 SS1LE (previous 13 BRZ owner) Location: North Pole Posts: 2,753 Thanks: 328 Thanked 1,463 Times in 802 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For the guys doing your own maintenance and are under warranty still, just make sure you keep a detailed log of everything you have done and have itemized receipts for all the parts/purchases. When I used to change my own oil, and had engine issues with a Nissan, the dealer asked me for the itemized receipts and I was able to show them to him along with a detailed log that recorded dates, how much oil I added, and what mileage. He told me without that info they would have denied my warranty claim.

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