2008 Savana - oil leak question
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2008 Savana - oil leak question
I'm looking at purchasing a used 2008 Savana with 108K miles on it. The van is super clean and drives well. However, I crawled under it and found the crank case to be very oily. I know the 4.8L V8 can leak from various spots. But I was surprised to see a leak with only 108K miles on it. Question: Is it normal for this motor to have leaks at this mileage? The van's age may also be a factor, affecting gaskets, etc.
Any insight you can offer would be very appreciated. Thanks!
Any insight you can offer would be very appreciated. Thanks!
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Well, there are signs of oil seepage on various areas on the bottom of the engine on my 2006 Silverado, with 134K miles on it. So, 2 years older than yours, and 26K more miles. It isn't dripping on the driveway or anything however and was only mildly oily. Nothing like my 1996 C1500, which does drip a little in places.
So.... I would not expect a MAJOR leak at 108K miles on a 2008 vehicle, myself, but it's certainly not unreasonable to have some minor leaks at this point. It's 16 years old after all.
So.... I would not expect a MAJOR leak at 108K miles on a 2008 vehicle, myself, but it's certainly not unreasonable to have some minor leaks at this point. It's 16 years old after all.
Last edited by jfmorris; August 27th, 2024 at 11:14 AM.
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The only common leak I've heard of is the oil cooler gasket. Quick fix. Do you have an oil cooler?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...41116&pt=10422
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...41116&pt=10422
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The only common leak I've heard of is the oil cooler gasket. Quick fix. Do you have an oil cooler?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...41116&pt=10422
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...41116&pt=10422
Not sure if this one has an oil cooler. But, like you say, quick fix. Thanks for the info!
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