oil leak

Asked by Brenda Nov 21, 2018 at 12:53 PM about the 2000 Ford Ranger XL Extended Cab 4WD SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

why would the hole left side of engine compartment be covered in oil

3 Answers

F_O_R answered 5 years ago

A leaking valve cover gasket? Check the PCV too.

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Bob answered 5 years ago

Bad gasket, missing oil fill cap, missing power steering fluid cap, blown power steering fluid hose and the list goes on...

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