Hey guys, I was under my truck this afternoon changing the oil and I noticed this leak. Can someone help me identify what this is and if it is something serious. I didn't smell any diesel in the oil and the level was fine last time I checked it. Thanks in advance for the help!

 

Looks like the front main seal...(not 100%)

Someone else should chime in...

 

If thats what it is, how serious is that?

 

Shouldn't be too serious, just keep a close eye on your oil levels and pressure.

 

Get a 10mm and retourque the pan bolts first, wait , Maybe I'll come do it for you

 

Did you look at your water pump as a source or are you sure it is engine oil (looks a bit clean)?

 

Im 99% sure its oil, its very black and smells like oil.

 

Front crankshaft seal. Remove the drive belt and pull off the drive pulley/balancer.
This should give you a visual of the leak area. It should be an easy fix.

 

I had a similar seepage on the BACK of my oil pan. I snugged down the Pan bolts and Sure enough it dried up.. Still knocking on wood! LOLOLOL

 

Hey man, I had the same thing what is leaking is the seal that is pressed into the timing cover that goes around the crankshaft. I fixed mine. To fix it you have to remove the intercooler, drain radiator and remove it then remove the fan and power steering pump pulley, remove timing cover and the old seal that is leaking is removed from the timing cover and the new one is pressed fit in, I did it with a hammer and gentle persuasion. If you would like you can pm me and I will get back with you. Jay

 

Well, just for grins I crawled under there and snugged up the pan bolts, sure enough they weren't very tight, so I'm PRAYING that is what caused it, I'll keep ya'll updated! Thanks for the help guys, I really appreciate it!

 

Looks like a front seal ...unless youre mileage is way up there it should be under warranty

 

Mine JUST started leaking, too.. Along with my valve cover gasket.

The dealer's fixing mine, under the engine warranty, along with a new CP3. Its leaking too.

 

Do you have the torque specs for the pan bolts?

 

If tighting the pan bolts won't do it, Might be the timeing cover-to-block gasket. Tri-lakes Dodge changed mine at 30,000 for free.