Massive oil leak

2000 Renault Clio 12 alize 16v

Car: Renault Clio
Year: 2000
Variant: 12 alize 16v

Categories: Leaks & Noises

oil leak from driver's side, appears to be from the back of the engine, perhap high up?
I've been roling around in the street, so really can see that well. it appears to have lost all it's oil in 2-3 days of very occaisional use.

Any ideas where this is coming from?
Also, where the %$£^ is the oil filter?

All replies greatly appreciated.

Problem added: Dec 22, 2011 (12 years ago)

Ian Osprey

Points: 17

On some models the oil filter is in behind the right wheel drive shaft and awkward to get at .That could be where your oil is leaking from or possibly oil pressure switch .

Answered Dec 22, 2011 (12 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 37,684

Thanks for taking the time to respond!
I can't see anything remotely like an oil filter around the right (from the drivers seat) driveshaft. I have seen photo's on the web of it in the place you describe, but nothing. On the photo's on the web, the driveshaft has a counterweight clamped to it. Mine does not.
Ids the pressure switch up that side too?
I guess I need to get it up in the air, or at least an ispection merror to it.

Answered Dec 23, 2011 (12 years ago)

Ian Osprey

Points: 17

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