Weird oil leak

[John Beton]

Hello people,

ik had this weird thing yesterday. Just bought some new rims (bbs RZ 378, yummie yummie) and wanted to put them on the car yesterday.

I ususally dont lift the front of the car by putting the jack underneath the oil pan. But yesterday i did so. And after being lifted for about 2 minutes I spotted a little puddle of oil.

Normally my car does leak a bit but like 5 drips in 1 day. Yesterday with the jack underneath it went very very quick. Once i put the car back on the ground the leaking stopped (or normalised to almost nothing).

I am wondering if you guys have ever experienced this with an m20. I fear that my oil pan doesn't seal good and once having a load on it a minor opening appears or something.

Does someone know something about this?

Thanks guys

BTW, is it really not done to jack an e30 m20 by its oil pan?

[E30Gus]

BTW, is it really not done to jack an e30 m20 by its oil pan?


NO!!!!! Check for cracks in the pan then slap yourself!

[SpecM]

the oil leak isn't all that weird

you just cracked your oil pan

[SmokeE30]

Agreed you put a crack in the pan or just made an existing one bigger.

[z122643]

not to be harsh... but you're in idiot!

[603Racing]

Where's the :fail: smiley?

Check oil pan for cracks. Aluminum oil pan can barely keep itself from leaking under normal conditions.

[htown318is]

if you really gotta do that, at least put a long 2x4 between the jack and pan lol.

but coulda used subframe with the 2x4.. or each side on proper points.. or anything else!! lol!!!

bad luck friend.

[digger]

BTW, is it really not done to jack an e30 m20 by its oil pan?

i usually jack via the side mirror at the front or tailpipe at the back