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JoeCanuck · 09-24-2008, 01:40 PM

My 2000 doesn't leak a drop...neither does my bro's 06. A new vehicle shouldn't leak oil...period.

You might crawl under it and see if you can identify the exact source of the leak. Trying to judge the source from the drip location isn't always accurate.

With all the hardware under the hood, oil can bounce off of a lot of stuff before it hits the ground. It also may have been blown around the engine when driving.

Before going back to the dealer, I'd try to be armed with as much information as I could. If they claim leaking is normal, have them show you the oil drips under their new trucks as proof.

Good luck.

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'00 Quad Cummins 4x4 Shortbox, Silver. From AZ to AB. Stage I, (50hp), Edge Jammers, Adrenaline (impressive) w/ Pulse, Raptor, Dodge Steering Stabilizer, Luke's Link, Leer tonneau, Mikuni MX-40 coolant heater, BFG T/A's, Isspro FPG.

09-24-2008, 01:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
JoeCanuck Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GP, Alberta Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post JoeCanuck's Truck Pics	My 2000 doesn't leak a drop...neither does my bro's 06. A new vehicle shouldn't leak oil...period. You might crawl under it and see if you can identify the exact source of the leak. Trying to judge the source from the drip location isn't always accurate. With all the hardware under the hood, oil can bounce off of a lot of stuff before it hits the ground. It also may have been blown around the engine when driving. Before going back to the dealer, I'd try to be armed with as much information as I could. If they claim leaking is normal, have them show you the oil drips under their new trucks as proof. Good luck. __________________ '00 Quad Cummins 4x4 Shortbox, Silver. From AZ to AB. Stage I, (50hp), Edge Jammers, Adrenaline (impressive) w/ Pulse, Raptor, Dodge Steering Stabilizer, Luke's Link, Leer tonneau, Mikuni MX-40 coolant heater, BFG T/A's, Isspro FPG.