My 97' suburban is leaking oil and I can't seem to track where it is coming from exactely,but it appears to be leaking from the bolts around the oil pan. Could it be a gasket or loose bolts? please feel free tolet me know if anyone out there may have an idea what it is....Thanks

 

my 95 had slightly loose oil pan bolts I reached up with a socket and extension and tightened each about 1/4 turn. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN

 

Indeed, there is a hefty seal between the pan and the motor, overtighten it, and you could perforate the seal.

Get ready to get dirty nonetheless, like any hydraulic leak other than coolant. Best bet is to get under there with a bottle of degreaser, a hose, and do some serious cleaning to isolatethe source. It may not be only one leak.

Cant emphasize enough to not overtighten. The way the seals are packaged makes it a pain in the butt toset it on the pan then place it back with out the seal wanting to "pop" off. Either way, its relatively a easy problem if that is the source of the leak. Have fun!

 

does anyone know what this hose adapter is for? its leaking oil. its on the driver side rear block and its above the oil housing.

 

It would be best to start a NEW discussion about your question, rather than jumping into a discussion that is from 17 years ago!

It could be the line for an auxiliary oil cooler. Or the transmission cooler. Trace the rubber hose and see where it goes.

 

it goes into a housing right next to the alternator

 

I am not 100% sure about what that hose is about.

As I mentioned before - this is a 17 year old conversation about leaking OIL PAN. Not your issue. You really should post this in the appropriate spot for your vehicle, so that we know the model, year, engine and other info, so that someone can help you. If you have a 97 Suburban, at least let us know what engine and model we are talking about.

Thanks.

 

yes its a 1997 suburban with a 5.7. im new here sorry