Oil leak above filter and pan

[team_goose]

I noticed a leak above the filter and pan after pulling off the cover. Any idea where this leak might be coming from? There is a hole there where it drips through almost like it was designed for that.

 

[team_goose]

Actually looking a bit closer in the daylight I can see this is coming from the top 3 bolts that were in another thread. So if you see this that is most likely your cause! Off to the dealer it goes.

 

[Socal949]

Keep us updated on what they find. Might need to replace the gasket behind those 3 bolts. How many miles does your car have now?

 

[team_goose]

Keep us updated on what they find. Might need to replace the gasket behind those 3 bolts. How many miles does your car have now?

Assuming thats what it will be. Right at 49k, and took video of the bolts so there is no you tampered with them story.

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[team_goose]

So dealer said its not under the powertrain warranty which is 3yr/36k. I have an extended warranty purchased from Kia from Zurich that is 10yr/100k that I asked about and he said it wasn't covered for it. I think he thought maybe Kia's 10yr warranty and not the extended. I would think they would look for that when bringing a vehicle in. While the deductible is 100.00 it would be worth it to replace the whole unit for that price but they are claiming its just the gasket only. So I am not paying a 100.00 if it were covered for an 8 dollar part. I will just order a new one.

 

[Senator20]

So dealer said its not under the powertrain warranty which is 3yr/36k. I have an extended warranty purchased from Kia from Zurich that is 10yr/100k that I asked about and he said it wasn't covered for it. I think he thought maybe Kia's 10yr warranty and not the extended. I would think they would look for that when bringing a vehicle in. While the deductible is 100.00 it would be worth it to replace the whole unit for that price but they are claiming its just the gasket only. So I am not paying a 100.00 if it were covered for an 8 dollar part. I will just order a new one.

Is it the oil filter housing?

 

[MrMCar]

Is it the oil filter housing?

Without having eyes on it myself, this is also my thought.

 

[Senator20]

The oil filter housing should be under warranty if your under the yr and mileage. If not it is easy to change out yourself. Mine leaked when it was really cold outside. In the warmer months no leak.

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[Socal949]

The oil filter housing should be under warranty if your under the yr and mileage. If not it is easy to change out yourself. Mine leaked when it was really cold outside. In the warmer months no leak.

Did you replace it yourself or under warranty? The reason I asked is because I see that Amazon sells the filter housing but in aluminum I believe. The plastic housing is easy to over tighten and causes a leak or it can also be the gasket.

 

[ksyrah]

I replaced my leaking plastic one on my '20 with the aluminum one. I have a lift so it was pretty easy - Less than 1/2 hour.

 

[Senator20]

Did you replace it yourself or under warranty? The reason I asked is because I see that Amazon sells the filter housing but in aluminum I believe. The plastic housing is easy to over tighten and causes a leak or it can also be the gasket.

Under warranty.

 

[team_goose]

Is it the oil filter housing?

They claim its the gasket and as I pointed out to them it is cheaper for me to just replace the whole housing and be done with it. Just waiting for the new one to be here today.

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[Senator20]

They claim its the gasket and as I pointed out to them it is cheaper for me to just replace the whole housing and be done with it. Just waiting for the new one to be here today.

That should be covered under warranty.

 

[team_goose]

That should be covered under warranty.

They told me its not because its the gasket on the filter housing blah blah blah. My extended will cover it but its 100 for the deductible and I ordered a new one for 55 and it will take like 15 minutes to replace so I just said screw it so I didn't have to wait for them to figure it all out. Still BS I agree but its typical from this dealer it appears. Folsom Lake Kia just FYI in Sacramento.