Oil leaking in front of my engine above the oil filter. '92 mercury topaz GS, 2.3 4 cyl

An oil leak in the front of a 92 Mighty Max pickup truck could be caused by a number of different issues. Here are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the problem:

1. Inspect the oil filter and oil filter adapter for leaks. The filter or adapter may be loose or damaged, causing oil to leak.

There are many possibilities for finding oil on the oil pan. The easiest way to determine where the leak originates.

Step 1. Steam clean the engine
Step 2. Add an oil dye to the engine.
Step 3. Drive/run the engine for 30 minutes.
Step 4. Check to see if oil is visible on the pan.
Step 5. If visible, then with the florescence light see where the oil is coming from.
Step 6. If not visible, return to step 3.

check the wheel bearings for failure
check the disc rotors fir failure on the inside from brake pads worn out

Check for engine vacuum leaks.

replace front right wheel erings 93 mercury topaz

your oil seal is cracked replace oil seal.

make sure the thermostat was instaled correctly and not upside down spring on thermostat goes towards motor or block good luck

Most cars it will be in close proximity to the oil filter and have a plug connection. Too make it simple get the part first so you have the correct one in your hand and look close to the oil filter for the same thing.

Could be leaking from the oil pressure sending unit. This is not uncommon.

1991-92 Mercury Topaz Stereo Wiring Constant 12V+ Green/Yellow Switched 12V+ Yellow/Black Ground Red/Black Illumination n/a Dimmer Blue/Red Antenna Right Front Front Speakers 6 1/2" Doors Left Front (+) Orange/Green Left Front (-) Black/White Right Front (+) White/Green Right Front (-) Black/White Rear Speakers 6" x 9" Rear Deck Left Rear (+) Pink/Green Left Rear (-) Pink/Blue Right Rear (+) Pink/Blue Right Rear (-) Green/Orange

Robert

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