Joined
·
243 Posts
One at the timing chain cover and the other at the oil pan. It was a small leak in both locations, but still. Came from the factory like this. Weird! Sealant is used on both rather than a gasket.
Will continue to monitor occasional engine knocking noise, but it seems to be an issue with several other Forte owners, both EX and SX.
On a side note: I'm actually going to have the oil pan sealant done again by an indie shop. The dealer mechanic put so much sealant on it that almost 1/2" excess was squeezed out around the flange, and that means that it happened on the inside too, which is NOT good. It's so messy it looks like a child did it. No leak though, LOL.
Dealerships...ugh.
If you have a chance, get under your cars and look around for leaks.
Will continue to monitor occasional engine knocking noise, but it seems to be an issue with several other Forte owners, both EX and SX.
On a side note: I'm actually going to have the oil pan sealant done again by an indie shop. The dealer mechanic put so much sealant on it that almost 1/2" excess was squeezed out around the flange, and that means that it happened on the inside too, which is NOT good. It's so messy it looks like a child did it. No leak though, LOL.
Dealerships...ugh.
If you have a chance, get under your cars and look around for leaks.