Oil Buzzer / Leaks

[stuff802]

Stupidly I haven't checked my oil in a while (garage said it was dripping from various places). Whilst driving yesterday the engine oil buzzer came on. I pulled over and notice smoke pluming out of the exhaust. Let it cool a while when drove it down the road to the garage (with the odd "lurch"). Topped up the oil (very hot!), and the coolant level (fine). Drove it another half mile or so to get it home, but the buzzer still kept coming on and off. Parked up and the engine was HOT. Hissing hot, so left it to cool overnight.

This morning, checked the oil level (might over over filled it a little ) and started it up. Started up no problem but, I dunno, seems "clunkier" or "rougher". Checked underneath engine whilst running and seems to have clear/brown fluid really dripping out underneath on right hand side as well as the oil slow drip.

Very concerned i've buggered it Will have to take it to local garage to check oil pressure/engine damage and sort the leaks out.

Not looking forward to the news or the massive hole in my wallet but think i'd prefer the hole in my wallet to them telling me its buggered.

Fingers + toes crossed!

[Ian Hulley]

Stupidly I haven't checked my oil in a while

[stuff802]

I did say "stupidly"

[kevtherev]

Clear brown fluid.... Oil