I've been dealing with these 2 issues since I got the car (01 lxi 2.7 v6) a couple of years ago.

There is a fuel leak somewhere on the driver's side of the engine. I can smell the leak but I have yet to find it. The interesting thing is that it's only really noticeable when it gets cold out (read < 40) and the car has been sitting for a few hours. After the car warms up, the smell disappears. Where should I be looking and what should I be checking?

Also, there is an oil leak on the passenger side of the engine which I've seen on the ground. I know I had the valve cover gasket replaced last year and I believe that I had the oil pan cover replaced as well. The car isn't burning it at all as far as I can tell. Where could oil leak on that side of the engine?

 

Oil leak on the passenger side of the engine could be the front crankshaft seal. It's not a huge job to repair it, but they must remove the crankshaft pulley to get to it. It could also be the valve cover gasket. Could be the timing chain cover gasket, or the oil pan gasket. Make sure you have found the leak before you tear into it.

 

I'll pay my mechanic a visit to see if he can find the leak then. Any idea about the fuel leak?

 

Hi, is it possible on 2006 Sebring 2.7 that oil can leak from the plastic housing of the oil senor switch? If so how difficult is it to change at home? Does one need a special socket or tool or will just regular deep socket work?

Also can you advise if at home without a hoist, can one easily change:
1) Crankshaft seal ?
2) Timing Chain gasket?
3) Oil pan gasket?
I have to crawl under car with regular car jack and stands, so not much height. Also does one need any special tools to do this?
I have a oil leak on left and right side of car.
Does oil additives work to swell gaskets and seals or is this just waste of money? I have 160,000KM and use synthetic oil always. I have resorted to heavier oil but still a little leak.
Thanks

 

A leaking oil sender is fairly common. I would look at that first before anything else. You do need a special oil sender socket to get it out. Most auto parts stores carry it. There is a shield that's held in place by three bolts you have to remove to get to it. That's the hardest part of the job.

John

 

I seem to recall that there is a how-to, complete with pictures, over on the Chtysler Sebring Convertible Club website for the sender replacement.

On mine, I had to replace the oil pan gasket. That involved a couple days under the car. Get a shop manual like a Haynes and read up on the job before you start it. Then you can decide whether you and your toolbox are up to the task.