Oil Leak 06' 5.9L

5.9 Window Cleaner · 12-19-2007, 06:34 PM

Just curious if anyone has had problems with oil leaking between the engine and trans. My truck currenly has 11k miles and is on it's way back to the dealer for this problem. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem?

***Dieselguy8599*** · 12-20-2007, 05:42 AM

Yep! I'm willing to bet that your oil is coming from your blow by tube and isn't actually a leak from anywhere. I have the same problem and so do a lot of others out there. Just my $.02.

Keep us posted on what you find out at the dealer.

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***agoldxj*** · 12-20-2007, 05:53 AM

yea if you look the tube comes down on the drivers side in the area you explained. this is normal but messy.

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5.9 Window Cleaner · 12-20-2007, 07:05 AM

It is at the dealer at this time. I saw the blow tube when I looked under there and it do not look like the oil was coming from that. I will let you know here in a little bit.
Thanks!

5.9 Window Cleaner · 12-20-2007, 06:41 PM

The dealer said the oil is coming from oil seeping out of the motor, not the oil that is in the pan. I guess from when it was built? They put some dye in the oil and said to bring it back in a 1000 miles to check it again. Sounds like a case of "we don't know" to me. Anyone know if these motors seep oil out of themselves????????

***agoldxj*** · 12-22-2007, 09:01 AM

thats a new one on me but im still newish to ctds.

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gecoveyc · 12-22-2007, 09:07 AM

I have also had this oil leak problem. Mine appears to be coming from between the trans and oil pan like you but also from the blow tube on the side. but mine is a very very slight leak (not even enough to drip) so im not gonna worry about it until it gets worse

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mizzu · 12-22-2007, 03:55 PM

I pulled my hair out on this one also. I was bigtime PO'ed when I saw the dreaded spot on my concrete drive. Someone on the sites told me to check the coolant hose that runs down the rear of the engine on the passenger side for loose clamps and Voila mine were finger tight. I snugged them up and have been dry as a bone for 40K + now.

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5.9 Window Cleaner · 12-23-2007, 07:18 AM

Thanks, I threw the BS card when they told me that. That oil or whatever is leaking is coming form somewhere! I'll check the coolant tube---This makes sense because the fluid is not black looking like the engine oil. It appeared to be a light brown color as I recall it.

ChadsRam · 12-23-2007, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 5.9 Window Cleaner

Thanks, I threw the BS card when they told me that. That oil or whatever is leaking is coming form somewhere! I'll check the coolant tube---This makes sense because the fluid is not black looking like the engine oil. It appeared to be a light brown color as I recall it.

I got the exact same mystery oil patch on my 07 5.9. It's not ATF, it's not Anti-freeze (had that issue too with the short coolant hose clamps being loose). It appears to have the same color and viscosity of new engine oil. I do my own oil changes and did not make a mess, not to mention that was 3000 miles ago. It's on the small cover on the front of the tranny, not even enough to form a drip. Can't see where it's coming from, since it's only very slight I'm content to just keep a watchful eye on it.

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5.9 Window Cleaner · 12-23-2007, 05:25 PM

I am glad I am not alone. You have described my oil leak to a "T" the only exception being----I have 2 places in my driveway where it has dripped a good bit. It was on the plate and it looks like traditional motor oil in color. Keep me posted if you have any change.

ChadsRam · 12-23-2007, 05:36 PM

Will do. Make sure you check those clamps on the short section of coolant hose too. At first glance they form and drip from the same place. If you have someone diagnose yours please post it up.

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12-19-2007, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
5.9 Window Cleaner Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 5.9 Window Cleaner's Truck Pics	Oil Leak 06' 5.9L Just curious if anyone has had problems with oil leaking between the engine and trans. My truck currenly has 11k miles and is on it's way back to the dealer for this problem. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem?

12-22-2007, 03:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
mizzu Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Trussville, Alabama Posts: 159 mizzu's Truck Pics	"Oil Leak" I pulled my hair out on this one also. I was bigtime PO'ed when I saw the dreaded spot on my concrete drive. Someone on the sites told me to check the coolant hose that runs down the rear of the engine on the passenger side for loose clamps and Voila mine were finger tight. I snugged them up and have been dry as a bone for 40K + now. __________________ 2006 Short Quad 4x4. SC Perf. Set, Magdrive-gone, Amsoil Nano/K&N intake , Diamond plate Bed Covers, Nerfs, Carbon fiber Tail Lights, Guages in Overhead,Amsoil lube/Bypass,Mag-Hytec rear,Q-Zilla Fooler. Redneck Kit (Air Horns & Connex/Sweet 16 CB)

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12-20-2007, 05:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Dieselguy8599* Diesel Freak Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Burton, MI Posts: 663 Dieselguy8599's Truck Pics	Yep! I'm willing to bet that your oil is coming from your blow by tube and isn't actually a leak from anywhere. I have the same problem and so do a lot of others out there. Just my $.02. Keep us posted on what you find out at the dealer. __________________ 2006 3500 Laramie H - QC ° LWB ° 4x4 ° 3:73 ° G56 AFE Stage 2 ° Silencer Ring - MIA ° MBRP T-304 4" TBE 5" Tip ° CAT Delete ° TST PMCR R49 ° Smarty SW#5

12-20-2007, 05:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
*agoldxj* Diesel Freak Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: catawissa pa Posts: 544 agoldxj's Truck Pics	yea if you look the tube comes down on the drivers side in the area you explained. this is normal but messy. __________________ 06 flame red ctd thunder road slt sbqc auto 4x4, 4.5" lift, 35" toyo mts on black xd hoss', bd steering box stabilizer, afe stage 2 pro dry, muffler delete with 6" tip, debadged , door strips mia, recon cab lights...

12-20-2007, 07:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
5.9 Window Cleaner Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 5.9 Window Cleaner's Truck Pics	It is at the dealer at this time. I saw the blow tube when I looked under there and it do not look like the oil was coming from that. I will let you know here in a little bit. Thanks!

12-20-2007, 06:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
5.9 Window Cleaner Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 5.9 Window Cleaner's Truck Pics	The dealer said the oil is coming from oil seeping out of the motor, not the oil that is in the pan. I guess from when it was built? They put some dye in the oil and said to bring it back in a 1000 miles to check it again. Sounds like a case of "we don't know" to me. Anyone know if these motors seep oil out of themselves????????

12-22-2007, 09:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
*agoldxj* Diesel Freak Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: catawissa pa Posts: 544 agoldxj's Truck Pics	thats a new one on me but im still newish to ctds. __________________ 06 flame red ctd thunder road slt sbqc auto 4x4, 4.5" lift, 35" toyo mts on black xd hoss', bd steering box stabilizer, afe stage 2 pro dry, muffler delete with 6" tip, debadged , door strips mia, recon cab lights...

12-22-2007, 09:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
gecoveyc Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canyon, Texas Posts: 199 gecoveyc's Truck Pics	I have also had this oil leak problem. Mine appears to be coming from between the trans and oil pan like you but also from the blow tube on the side. but mine is a very very slight leak (not even enough to drip) so im not gonna worry about it until it gets worse __________________ 05 2500 SLT, 6 speed manual STOCK CLUTCH, Smarty, Banks 6 Gun w/PDA, HTT 62/13/71 SS, Hi-Ram Intake,ATS Exhaust Manifold, K&N Cold Air, Stage 2 Snow Water/Meth, FASS 150/150, Custom 4" Duals, 2" LK

12-23-2007, 07:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
5.9 Window Cleaner Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 5.9 Window Cleaner's Truck Pics	Thanks, I threw the BS card when they told me that. That oil or whatever is leaking is coming form somewhere! I'll check the coolant tube---This makes sense because the fluid is not black looking like the engine oil. It appeared to be a light brown color as I recall it.

12-23-2007, 05:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
5.9 Window Cleaner Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11 5.9 Window Cleaner's Truck Pics	I am glad I am not alone. You have described my oil leak to a "T" the only exception being----I have 2 places in my driveway where it has dripped a good bit. It was on the plate and it looks like traditional motor oil in color. Keep me posted if you have any change.

12-23-2007, 05:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
ChadsRam Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Windsor, MD Posts: 54 ChadsRam's Truck Pics	Will do. Make sure you check those clamps on the short section of coolant hose too. At first glance they form and drip from the same place. If you have someone diagnose yours please post it up. __________________ 2007 5.9 CTD Ram 2500 Quad Cab Short Bed, Bighorn Edition 4 Speed Auto