clio 182

[Alex87]

hi ppl, i was wondering if anyone could help


my clio 182 has suddenly decided to leak a small amount of new oil onto my drive way - i picked up the car from its dealer on saturday so will ask them to have a look but i would like to know any possible causes if any!!


cheers Alex

[mnkiboy]

Could be as simple as a mis-fitted oil filter if it's just had a service.

[firman]

The sump plug is supposed to get a new copper washer after a service if not they can rattle loose. Might be worth checking that.

[Alex87]

thats what i have been thinking as it seems fresh oil - doesnt looklike hydralic oil and coming from the centre of the engine bay

[nottyash]

Its a Renault, so its falling apart.
I would get used to this if I were you

[Alex87]

thanks for that

[MagicalTrevor]

The sump plug is in the centre of the engine bay. There is a plastic sump cover over the bottom of the engine and an inspection hole (sometimes covered but often removed). if the oil is coming from there the either the sump plug is loose. You need a 10mm (IIRC) square key and you can them from Halfords for £5. Tighten it up if it's loose.

If not then the copper washer is shagged and a new one is available for £1.50.


or just get the dealer to do it!

[Alex87]

not a fan of touching cars until the warranty is up so its going back to the dealer tonight - good to know what could be the cause though

[frosted]

I rather pay a mechanic 50 quid to check/fix properly then take it for warranty work at small car dealer ( provided it's not a main dealer ) think carefully about that one

[Prof Prolapse]

MagicalTrevor said:

If not then the copper washer is shagged and a new one is available for £1.50.

£1.50 for a copper washer? Daylight robbery.

Friend of mine had two 172 cups. Fantastic cars. Unfortunately both fell to bits.

For that reason I wouldn't waste too much time in getting it diagnosed.

[Alex87]

its a small dealer but iv brought my last 3 cars from them so they know how fussy i can get with my cars.

from my experience of car ownership iv found its how you look after the car as to how long it will last ... my friend has a clio (not a r -sport) but hes looked after it since 2003 when he brought it new and has not had any problems with it at all

[MagicalTrevor]

Prof Prolapse said:

MagicalTrevor said:

If not then the copper washer is shagged and a new one is available for £1.50.

£1.50 for a copper washer? Daylight robbery.

Halfords prices! I've heard that some dealers hand them out for nowt or at least very little. I wanted mine on a Saturday/Sunday when the dealer's parts dept. had shut

[nottyash]

Prof Prolapse said:

MagicalTrevor said:

If not then the copper washer is shagged and a new one is available for £1.50.

£1.50 for a copper washer? Daylight robbery.

Friend of mine had two 172 cups. Fantastic cars. Unfortunately both fell to bits.

For that reason I wouldn't waste too much time in getting it diagnosed.

My mate bought a 172 brand new, and that had its fair share of problems.
I remember the suspension collapsed as he was driving along. All paid under warranty but not good for a brand new car. It was good fun on the twisties though.

Edited by nottyash on Wednesday 17th November 17:05

[scarebus]

hope you called the environmental agency for the hazardous oil spill

[Chriswalker9646]

Was it a cracked sump by any chance....Mine has cracked 3 times in the same place!

Alex87 said:

hi ppl, i was wondering if anyone could help


my clio 182 has suddenly decided to leak a small amount of new oil onto my drive way - i picked up the car from its dealer on saturday so will ask them to have a look but i would like to know any possible causes if any!!


cheers Alex