A few of spots of oil

[Luv Griffs]

just noticed a few spots of oil on the garage floor after it(griff 4.o) had been parked up for a few days,(some spots seem to be below the sump and some further back) just wondered if the response would be they all do that or should I get it checked out. many thanks in advance.

[scruffy]

Expect a little oil.

But do check it out, tighten stuff up.

When did you last give her the once over?

[Luv Griffs]

Thanx for the quick reply scruffy (4 minutes not bad) it got a full 12k service about 2 months ago and I check the oil almost daily, but I will keep an eye on things, regards Ian.

[scruffy]

Maybe you're checking it too much.

Can you see where it's coming from? Sump, head gasket (...!), overzealous (parkinsons) filling and not wiping the slops.

I think it just needs the head bolts tightening.

Mine did, I checked those difficult to reach at the back, and one had rattled loose. Mine also seemed to eat oil, but apparently they all do that too.

[lazyitus]

A car can very often appear to be dropping oil from 2 or more locations.

This can sometimes be due to just one small leak near the front. During a drive, the air can cause some of that oil to run backwards via the chassis for example.

After you have stopped, this can create a couple of drops falling onto the floor from further back up the car aswell as from the point of the actual leak.

May explain part of the issue?

[Luv Griffs]

thanx guys, incidentally the car seems to use very little oil, although I check it very regularly I havent had to top it up at all since i've had the car(10 months) 2.5k miles, will have a closer look when I get home tomight.