found a 1993 caprice classic with 178000 miles i was thinking of buying the only thing is the guy says it has a oil leak and looses about a quart of oil a month if that.what would cause this and what should i look for when i go to look at it

 

it all depends where, it could be the gaskets on the motor, it could be a hole in the oil pan, it could be the drain plug, or could be burning it, so you really just have to look

 

thank you very much for your reply

 

update . it has the 5.0 v8 TBI in it what kind of oil leaking problems are they known for ? i have ben researching for about a week and know about the manifold gasket the rear main seal the oil switch and the distributor o-ring seal am i covering all the bases.the seller speaks very highly of the car and says it runs and drives great with only the oil leak issue

thank you

 

Well I own a 92 chev caprice, with a 305 in it, I have no serious leaks, just oil sweats all over the block. I have had a few drops come off of it, when I have it parked at an odd angle, and it was near the rear of the block. They're not really known for any serious leaks, just seals the sweat after age.

 

yes, right now mine does have a manifold leak, fortunately it's external, and not leaking coolant into the cylinders

 

thank you sir im going to look at it today so i will do a update soon hopefully its worth buying i have wanted a caprice since i was a kid lol

 

I've had mine for just over a year, and it's been a joy to own

 

As has been mentioned , stripped drain plug is very common . :-(

Start looking at the top , probably valve covers . Try working your way down with your inspection .

God bless
Wyr