Hi

I am new to the forum today, after finally admitting defeat and really wanting to drive my car to the scrap heap

since being sold my car in 2006 its had a steady oil leak, i finally got around to putting it in the garage and was told that it was a leak in the sump? and paid out over £400.00 to have it fixed, took it home and jet washed the drive way, still struggling to get the old oil out, but it was a lot fainter. the next morning the oil was still leaking

To cut a long story short it has been the garage at least five times since and they cant find any oil leak, they say it doesnt leak when its there and to be fair it doesnt leak outside work, my drive way is on a slight incline?? and they tell me that it must be an oil pocket somewhere which will eventually stop leaking but looking at the deep black patch on my driveway is now starting to annoy the life out of me.

any help or suggestions would be most appericated

 

more info please. What year / engine size? £400 for a sump gasket is high what else was done?

 

Hi thank you Merlin for taking the time

Unfortunately i think i may have been ripped off by the garage as typical stereotype im a woman and they have just told me that the leak was in the sump and they have changed that, i am very angry with them

the car is year 2000 and engine size is 2 litre is this any help?

 

Helps a little still a lot of money. Most common are oil pressure switch, cam sensor or head gaskets. All I can advice is you get a second option.