Drops of Oil

Sham001 · 07-20-2020, 05:47 PM

I am seeing a few drops of Oil every now and then on my garage floor,

The SS 1LE is almost new, had purchased it at 2250 miles and since have driven only about 400 miles.

Any thoughts on why this might be happening?

Thanks.

caSStro18 · 07-20-2020, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sham001

I am seeing a few drops of Oil every now and then on my garage floor,

The SS 1LE is almost new, had purchased it at 2250 miles and since have driven only about 400 miles.

Any thoughts on why this might be happening?

Thanks.

Oil changed recently? Could be residual oil that got onto the undercarriage when the filter was removed.

cmitchell17 · 07-20-2020, 05:49 PM

Check your oil pan bolts, not sure if you have a 19 but my 17 came from the factory with loose oil pan bolts. I forgot the torque on them but there are threads on here about it.

cellsafemode · 07-20-2020, 05:50 PM

i dont think without any info on where you're seeing the oil under your car falling from ...like a picture of the area of the car directly above the pools...nobody is going to be able to tell you anything.

Obviously it's not normal, so ....

Sham001 · 07-20-2020, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by caSStro18

Oil changed recently? Could be residual oil that got onto the undercarriage when the filter was removed.

Yes, the dealer had changed oil prior to the sale.

caSStro18 · 07-20-2020, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sham001

Yes, the dealer had changed oil prior to the sale.

I’d get under there if possible and wipe down the underside. Get as much oil wiped up as you can see. Check that the filter is tight (just turn by hand). Also check the oil drain plug is tight. Recheck in a few days to see if you can spot where the oil is coming from if it continues leaking.

Trochoidal · 07-20-2020, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cmitchell17

Check your oil pan bolts, not sure if you have a 19 but my 17 came from the factory with loose oil pan bolts. I forgot the torque on them but there are threads on here about it.

I agree with what other said about checking filter and drain plug. However, like cmitchell17 said, check those oil pan bolts. Mine were also loose and I noticed a small drip at second oil change.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=567130

dmcmahan60 · 07-21-2020, 06:53 AM

Mine turned out to be a bad oil pan gasket and was replaced under my powertrain warranty.

SteveV · 07-21-2020, 08:47 AM

I had the exact same issue after the dealer changed the oil in my ZL1. Turned out to be the oil filter.

It was so loose, I had to turn it one complete revolution to get it tight.

Check your filter.

Jeb114 · 07-21-2020, 11:30 AM

Take it back to the dealer and let them check it. so there is a record of it.

Rock-It Man · 07-21-2020, 12:12 PM

When the filter is loose, oil collects on the underside of the filter. When the drain plug is loose, oil collects on the underside of the drain plug.

It's great to get sight unseen opinions here in the forum, but nothing beats getting under the car as a first step.

avalonandl · 07-21-2020, 02:11 PM

I had a Wix oil filter develop a pinhole leak......ugh

LT4Greg · 07-21-2020, 05:31 PM

I agree with Jeb114! Run it back to the dealer and let them check it out.��

SteveV · 07-22-2020, 07:17 AM

So, it has been 2 days and the OP still hasn't checked under his car?

Man, when I found oil on my driveway, I was under it in a matter of hours...

07-20-2020, 05:47 PM	#1
Sham001 PushRodLT1 Drives: M1SS1LE Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 185	Drops of Oil I am seeing a few drops of Oil every now and then on my garage floor, The SS 1LE is almost new, had purchased it at 2250 miles and since have driven only about 400 miles. Any thoughts on why this might be happening? Thanks. __________________ 2SS Black, M6, NPP, MRC Mods: Borla ATAK Axleback w/NPP, Roto-Fab CAI, RPI Designs Splitter, ACS Spoiler, Michelin PS4S Tires.

07-21-2020, 08:47 AM	#9
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	I had the exact same issue after the dealer changed the oil in my ZL1. Turned out to be the oil filter. It was so loose, I had to turn it one complete revolution to get it tight. Check your filter. __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

07-21-2020, 02:11 PM	#12
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	I had a Wix oil filter develop a pinhole leak......ugh __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

07-21-2020, 05:31 PM	#13
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,824	I agree with Jeb114! Run it back to the dealer and let them check it out.�� __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

07-22-2020, 07:17 AM	#14
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	So, it has been 2 days and the OP still hasn't checked under his car? Man, when I found oil on my driveway, I was under it in a matter of hours... __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

07-20-2020, 05:49 PM	#3
cmitchell17 Drives: 17 2SS, 8L90, Cam, Heads, E85 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: US Posts: 1,204	Check your oil pan bolts, not sure if you have a 19 but my 17 came from the factory with loose oil pan bolts. I forgot the torque on them but there are threads on here about it.

07-20-2020, 05:50 PM	#4
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,494	i dont think without any info on where you're seeing the oil under your car falling from ...like a picture of the area of the car directly above the pools...nobody is going to be able to tell you anything. Obviously it's not normal, so ....

07-21-2020, 06:53 AM	#8
dmcmahan60 Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Arab, AL Posts: 778 View My Garage	Mine turned out to be a bad oil pan gasket and was replaced under my powertrain warranty.

07-21-2020, 11:30 AM	#10
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	Take it back to the dealer and let them check it. so there is a record of it.

07-21-2020, 12:12 PM	#11
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	When the filter is loose, oil collects on the underside of the filter. When the drain plug is loose, oil collects on the underside of the drain plug. It's great to get sight unseen opinions here in the forum, but nothing beats getting under the car as a first step.

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