I have an oil leak that started about 3 months ago. Recently it has gotten much worse, leaking about 4 quarts in a week. It looks like the dripping is coming from the middle of the engine. I have a 3.8 liter V6.
Anyone know common problems with these engines? I think its the same engine as the Ford Thunderbird. Any advice would be very helpful. Thanks!
Loose valve covers, or bad valve cover gaskets, loose pan, or bad pan gaskets, crack in the pan, loose oil change plug, bad gasket on the filter, or loose filter, or any of a number of other possibilities. With a leak that severe, your mechanic should be able to put it on the lift and immediately point to the problem. Go see him.
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