My car's many problems
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10th Gear
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My car's many problems
1996 Acura TL 2.5 sitting at 93k miles
Going nuts about where to start and what to do. please and thanks : )
Theres an oil leak, not sure where exactly.
been told oil pan is leaking.
been told its an internal engine leak.
there's oil in the spark plugs.
there's oil underneath the oil filter on the block.
there's a clicking sound it starts a while after i start car and every so often while i'm driving.
the radiator sometimes continues to work even AFTER i turn the car off.
white smoke emits from the exhaust pipe.
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one So Far:.
Oil changes
Changed spark plugs
Would like some help, my first car, loving it, dont wanna loose it. : )
if you need more info don't be shy: )
Going nuts about where to start and what to do. please and thanks : )
Theres an oil leak, not sure where exactly.
been told oil pan is leaking.
been told its an internal engine leak.
there's oil in the spark plugs.
there's oil underneath the oil filter on the block.
there's a clicking sound it starts a while after i start car and every so often while i'm driving.
the radiator sometimes continues to work even AFTER i turn the car off.
white smoke emits from the exhaust pipe.
.
one So Far:.Oil changes
Changed spark plugs
Would like some help, my first car, loving it, dont wanna loose it. : )
if you need more info don't be shy: )
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: New Orleans, LA
Check this thread out for the leak underneath the oil filter: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...lter+base+leak
Oil in spark plugs is a sign of spark plug tube seals going bad. Valve cover needs to be removed in order to replace. Change valve cover gasket while you are at it.
The clicking sounds you hear could be the ABS pump cycling every few minutes.
Radiator fan (passenger side) running after car turned off is a feature to prevent BHG. When the coolant temp is above a certain degree it will continue to run after car is off.
White smoke?? Does the car overheat?
Oil in spark plugs is a sign of spark plug tube seals going bad. Valve cover needs to be removed in order to replace. Change valve cover gasket while you are at it.
The clicking sounds you hear could be the ABS pump cycling every few minutes.
Radiator fan (passenger side) running after car turned off is a feature to prevent BHG. When the coolant temp is above a certain degree it will continue to run after car is off.
White smoke?? Does the car overheat?
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2005
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These cars are no fun as they begin to age.
Oil Leak - Potential leak sites that I've fixed are oil filter base/engine block (big leaker), valve cover/spark plug tubes - never been able to fully seal spark plug tubes, distributor - still leaking after new shaft seal and distributor oring,
Make sure both cooling fans work when AC is running. During hot summer, it's normal for one fan to continue running to protect engine from heat soak temperature rise.
If smoke from exhaust is steam-white and not a blue-grey, then you likely have a failed head gasket and will need to replace (a pretty big job, but not baffling).
good luck
Oil Leak - Potential leak sites that I've fixed are oil filter base/engine block (big leaker), valve cover/spark plug tubes - never been able to fully seal spark plug tubes, distributor - still leaking after new shaft seal and distributor oring,
Make sure both cooling fans work when AC is running. During hot summer, it's normal for one fan to continue running to protect engine from heat soak temperature rise.
If smoke from exhaust is steam-white and not a blue-grey, then you likely have a failed head gasket and will need to replace (a pretty big job, but not baffling).
good luck
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