Just got around to using the compression tester I bought a while ago. Most of the cylinders read surprisingly high:
1. 180
2. 155
3. 175
4. 180
5. 170
6. 115
As you can see #6 (back of engine) is considerably lower. Also, there is a pretty solid oil leak coming from the back of the engine. It ends up dripping from the around the transmission drain plug (it’s motor oil). Lastly there are occasionally some small “swirls” on the dip stick. I’ve actually not seen milky oil when draining the oil.
Anyway, I’m wondering if this could be a head gasket? Or rather, what does it sound like to you guys?
Generally, the car runs pretty darn well, but I need to start tackling the oil leaks at some point and wondering if there is a bigger issue lurking.
Here is a pic of the plugs:
Thanks in advance!
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1. 180
2. 155
3. 175
4. 180
5. 170
6. 115
As you can see #6 (back of engine) is considerably lower. Also, there is a pretty solid oil leak coming from the back of the engine. It ends up dripping from the around the transmission drain plug (it’s motor oil). Lastly there are occasionally some small “swirls” on the dip stick. I’ve actually not seen milky oil when draining the oil.
Anyway, I’m wondering if this could be a head gasket? Or rather, what does it sound like to you guys?
Generally, the car runs pretty darn well, but I need to start tackling the oil leaks at some point and wondering if there is a bigger issue lurking.
Here is a pic of the plugs:
Thanks in advance!
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