VOLVO SEVERE OIL LEAK. MASSIVE LOSS OF ENGINE OIL DIAGNOSIS. We Found the Leak
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- VOLVO SEVERE OIL LEAK. MASSIVE LOSS OF ENGINE OIL DIAGNOSIS. We Found the Leak. In this video everything you need to know How to find oil leaks on Volvo P2 chassis s70, s60, v70, xc70, s80 and xc90 models. How to find, locate and prevent oil leaks on Volvo cars. Diagnosis, tracing down the source of massive engine oil leak, locating failed components and discussing how to prevent Volvo engine from future massive oil leaks happen again.
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I came out of a store, saw a puddle of oil under my 2002 V70 XC, bought a gallon of oil poured it in and made it home. Then I found your video on youtube. It saved me and my car. I had exactly the same problem. Seven hours later my car is repaired. Thank you, Scott.
Hey Scott! Great, you got your Volvo fixed! Most likely car will end up in junk yard. I am so glad we saved another Volvo today:) Thank you so much for your feedback. Volvo Run Forever!
If you own a Volvo you can do a test to check if this issue may affect your car.
Remove the oil filler cap then take a rubber glove and elastic band. Fit the opening of the glove onto the oil filler cap and secure with an elastic band.
Start the engine.
If the rubber glove is slowly sucked inwards, this mean the PCV system is OK (there is vaccum).
If the rubber glove begin to inflate, this means the PCV system is blocked and pressure is building up in the crank case. You need to address the issue ASAP or you will experience Cam seal blow out, or worse, rear main seal blow out.
Underneath the inlet manifold, these cars have a PCV box and pipes that can become blocked..... buy a new PCV kit and replace.
Thank you so much Dave for your comment and advice. Cheers!
and gradually rev to 2500 while in drive with foot on brake
Just as I was pulling into my driveway this same thing just happened in my 01 S60. Thank you so much for sharing this video with all of us. You literally saved me lots of time in looking for the leak. I am so thankful I have done timing belt replacements on Volvo S60’s as I will be able to do the repairs myself. Thanks again for this video. AWESOME!!!
Interesting vlog style documentation of when the issue first came up! Great that you located the problem, as it could have turned into quite the hassle digging deeper. Looking forward to the next part in this series :)
Yeah, I like it too) It will be couple more vids before she will get back on a road. Thanks for watching!
this may sound crazy, but it worked for me. When this just happened to me 4 months ago, i was about gonna give up on a 260k volvo s70. Exactly as you see in this video was what it was.
I had already looked [desperately, as the leak was too bad] into oil sealants you add to oil. When i finally found what he shows here in this video, i had a long shot idea. I simply pushed the cam seal back in with a stubby screwdriver, working around it from opposite sides, so as to try to get it seated evenly. [this thru the holes you see in the 'sprocket'.] I didn't push hard, just gently. Crosshatch, like wheel lug nuts.
When i had the damn cam seal what i considered 'seated' in its recess, i bought some blue devil 'rear main sealer', and using a small paint brush [which i broke the handle off to make 'stubby'], i painted the blue devil product directly onto the cam seal itself. [this while it was snowing, in a parking lot!] I then bicycled home and came back next day, -leaving some ten hours of 'curing' time. [this ain't something 'blue devil' recommends!]
i then followed the 'blue devil' company's directions, [i think], simply pouring the bottle of 'rear main sealer' into the engine's oil crankcase and running the engine at idle for two hours. Despite some apprehension at starting it, the seal held! After the two hours of the motor idling, i GINGERLY drove the car home, and idled it some wherever i gingerly drove it for a few days. I BABIED IT!
within two weeks i drove it normally. Easy, but normal. A month later, i got on it here and there, -and I still do now! Too soon to say for sure, but i think it's a permanent fix!! May god show this to another who needs it to keep his 'beater' going, -volvo or no!
some points:
blue devil also makes 'oil stop leak', which i think is same formula, but more [fluid and money]. Think i paid $16ish for 'main sealer'. Blue devil's probably 'the best', though other brands are out there. The stuff expands gaskets and seals somehow. This stuff obviously made my 'loosey' cam seal expand enough to snug it firmly in place.
i should note that in this video, the seal seems different than mine was. It seems like if you were to start pushing it into its recess with something, it wouldn't have had as much resistance as mine did. But i can't be sure from a video... Even if it IS looser, you could duct tape a matching cylindrical object over it, or in some way hold it in. If you can get it to stay in after painting the 'stop leak' on it and adding it to motor oil, it could still expand it to hold. But if the cam seal pushes in snugly, so much the better.
My exhaust cam [rear] is a VVVT cam, with that kind of bell shaped pulley. It has no holes in it, as the 'sprocket' in this video does, to place a stubby screwdriver through! Thus, alas, you can't fix it this way. [at least i can't see how.] i think if my rear cam seal woulda blown, i'd a said goodbye to my baby, -cause doing this job 'right' ain't no walk in the park. And i do wrench some...
i also was warned that the pcv system likely caused this failure, and that i had to fix it or more trouble. But i did the dipstick test and the rubber glove test, [thanks robertDIY!], and they both passed. I think the seal just got old and i drove her too hard that night. I lost 3 qts of oil in ten miles b4 i finally stopped. I should change timing belt, [soaked in oil!], but won't, -as it was just changed! Just washed her down good with brake cleaner. [should give it a second wash soon again.]
since this doesn't seem a pcv issue, i would definitely recommend using 'high mileage' motor oil in your old car/ truck. Definitely these volvos! cheap insurance! It's similar to the blue devil stuff, but likely much less concentration. You could even add the blue devil stuff, maybe 1/3 of a bottle every other oil change. Mite be better.
Blue devil raised my oil pressure a lot. At least 1/4! [i got a gauge.] Don't kno why. But no harm i guess, and by golly, it saved my car! It may drop down when i change oil. There have been no side effects from this blue devil oil sealer, as there can be with 'sealers', generally. I've heard of them gunking up things, esp. coolant sealers.
it is possible that the cold weather may have [barely] helped my cam seal 'seat'. If it's summer, maybe you'd put ice [or freon?] in cam seal area... Just an idea. Who knows?
I originally left this comment on another video elsewhere.
The repair has never failed since, after nearly a year!
In fact, I just put some 3000 turnpike miles on car in this last month, with a lots of high speed hammering on her! Was over 100 mph 3x! No prob. This "miracle" fix is a solid as a rock.
I seen on Craigslist few Volvo with large oil leak like this for few hundred bucks. I hope now more people can save their cars DIY!
I think you should check the crankshaft seal too. When the PCV system gets clogged and needs replaced, you might as well do a full job. Crank seal, cam seals, timing belt, pulleys, water pump, VVT hub seal, oil pump seal. The job isn’t really that hard as long as you have the Volvo Camshaft locking tool.
Hey Trent! Thanks for your advice and feedback Paul! 20K later so far no any oil leaks_ period. Chjeers!
Ok, next question to ask: why would the intake cam seal pop out? PCV system has failed and pressure has built up from clogged PCV.
Hi Charging7, I think 20 years old seal lost rubber softness around the outside diameter got loose and was pushed out of the head at high RPM. PVC system was serviced last year. I checked it last month, engine had good vacuum at the oil filler neck. It should not be the cause.
Yes but crankcase pressure fluctuates with rpm. A car may pass the glove test at idle but still have high pressure at high rpm.
THis is dope thank you for your detailed walk through pov style narration.. pointing out neighboring parts is a big help awesome.
You're very welcome Zach! Thanks for watching. More interesting Volvo repair videos: cam seals, timing belt kit, pcv system service and many more are coming soon. Cheers.
Thank You here from Denmark - saved a lot of worries watching Your video.
My V70XC is now on the road again.😊
Great to hear Jan!
You saved my car, I am very grateful to you, yesterday I had a big leak thanks to your video I quickly located the cause, thank you, thank you, thank you 🍻🍻🍻
Great to hear that brotha! Kamil, let me know who is your repair. Cheers)
@@PistonShack squeezed into place, it does not leak when a new one comes, this exchange
@@KamilCHRT Well, keep close eye on it. I won't trust it. Better change the seal soon as you get a new one.
same here, even though i have good crankcase vacuum, they can just wear out.
i have a turbo boost and vacuum gauge now so i can see at a glance if its pulling vacuum.
Hi from New Zealand, I had my 2002 Volvo V70 XC lose all its oil at the carpark yesterday afternoon leaving a pool of oil, I had no idea what the cause was but after watching your videos, I now have a good feeling that it is the camshaft seal. The car is going to the mechanic next week (I will clean the carpark). I have shared your excellent videos with the mechanic, a great guy. I will let you know if it is the camshaft seal or something else. I have always owned a Volvo, 240, 245, 260, 265 and the magnificent 740 GLE and the powerful 760 GLE. The Volvo name comes from the infinitive of the Latin verb "volvere (to roll)" and it was conjugated into Volvo, which means "I roll." Keep them rolling. Thank you again.
Hey Ara! Greetings from Canada! Sounds like your lovely Volvo ended up with the same problem. If you won't run the engine out of oil shouldn't be any problems. Volvo has soft spot in my hears, same as Mitsubishi Delica:)
Thanks for sharing your story and Volvo history note. Let me know how is everything or if you have any questions.
Cheers!
Our 2001 V70 same block same problem. My wife drove the car to the grocery store. Got out of the car and found a pool of oil under the car. Intake seal blown out.
Ordered the whole kit from FCP EURO. Bought the cam locking tool and made the repairs. Checked the PCV system with the glove test and it past. I still have the old seal. No leaks after 500 miles.
Hi Chris! Sounds that intake seal getting to be common problem on 20 years old Volvo. Main thing not to run engine dry out of oil. I just replaced intake seal yesterday on my Volvo. Check PCV system- good suction vacuum at the oil filler neck. Now she should be good for another 15-20 years).
Thanks for sharing your story and experience! Volvo Forever or Volvo for a live.
BZW, I filmed nice video how to replace cam seal on Volvo without locking tool - it worked fantastic, coming soon!
We own three P2 Volvo’s. 99 S80 2.9 / 04 S80 T6 / 01 V70
This week I ordered new radiator and some hoses from FCP Euro for the 99 S80. The plastic tank started to crack under the upper hose. Always chasing something brother.
@@chrisbeavers909 Sounds like you guys have serious Volvo garage!
Thank you very much. I had the same problem with my 2001 Volvo XC70
You're welcome Brotha! Let me know if you have any questions)
Definitely gonna subscribe to your channel
Thank you TAT!
Thanks!
Thank you so much!
cool I just did my water pump and t stat on my s80 and noticed alot of oil on top of the engine when i took the covers off and it was 2 quarts low with not much drive time . it has 175k on it so hope it is just this cam seal too .
Thanks for the vídeo it help to me I got a Volvo 2001 s40 leaking a lot of engine oil
Glad it helped Rider!
I have 2001 Volvo C70 turbo which has the oil leak to and occasionally smoke comes out the front but it doesn’t seem to overheat
Hi Jacob! Well, it shouldn't overheat from oil leak. Small oil leaks eventually will get bigger over time. You said oil leak located at the from it probably some leaks from pcv hose/oil cap down not from the cam/crank seals. Let me know If I can help. I'm going to replace cam/crank seals and all timing belt components plus service pcv system as well. Cheers.
PistonShack actually yes. I could make a video on it.
@@isaiahjacob1944 sounds good. It will be interesting to watch. Send me the link later. Cheers.
Same thing happens on old Landys, the Cyclone breather (PCV) system was problematic and would stop suctioning pressure from the crank, the crank seals would go and leave a huge pool of oil on the driveway. Luckily a fairly easy fix just a bit time consuming.
Thanks for sharing your experience Taylor! Good point. I serviced my PCV system not a long time ago. It has good vacuum. Cheers!
for 1 min i thought i was watching SMAR south main auto repair channel ... wow brother from another mother !
Haha, that's interesting! I watch Eric from SMA almost every day) Hello my brother from another mother. Bzw, Rich Cooper from Entrepreneurs in Cars channel likes to say that phrase.
If anyone can fix it , you can!
Oh yeah! Everyone can learn how to fix stuff. Fix it before toss it out. Save the Planet by reducing waste we produce.
I have this problem right now it’s same as you, it looks the same thing as you car a lot oil all under the car and all I stoped in my garage and all the oil come out the the floor you think is the oil pump ?
Sorry to hear that Jon! No, most likely that's one of the camshaft seals. Check seals first. Let me know how everything is going. Cheers Brotha!
Thank you for the video, I'm diagnosing a 2002 XC70 with a slightly less profound leak in the same area. Question: How come the whole area by that camshaft seal isn't covered in oil if that's what is leaking?
Did you ever find the leak?
Power steering fluid from the reservoir cap gasket.
Hi do u have to replace it, ?? Can't just pushed it back in place??
Yup, you have to replace the seal. I have video on my channel how to replace cam seal.
VOLVO CAMSHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CAMSHAFT LOCKING TOOL (NON-VVT)
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Check it out.
did you make a video on cleaning the pvc system?
Hi Clinton! I serviced PCV system back in 2017 but I didn't film it. Sorry.
Uh... thanks for that low hanging cloud:)
Any time! I knew someone will like it. Cheers Michael!
You also helped me massively with the oil leak situation. I have an 04 XC70 and noticed a small leak right by the passenger tire. 160k miles & never changed the pcv system then you know the rest of the story... God bless & thank you for the helpful vid😊😊😊
@@MichaelSmith-mb1gm My Pleasure! Take Care Brotha)
Did oil filter fall off
I assume your PCV system was neglected? Excess crankcase pressure is the only likely cause of sudden seal failure.
It could be one of the reasons for seals to fail but that's not a case this time. PCV has strong vacuum pull. Old dried up seal popped out of the head.
My intake seal pooped out also. Pcv in good condition.
Did you get it fixed already? PCV pressure won't ever push seal out it could make seal leak out out.
I have an oil leak near the oil filter-cleaned and replaced the oil filter seal-still leaks Any ideas?
Hey Gene! Seems like oil filter cup treads stripped, filter cup cracked, or doesn't seal properly. Did you check oil filter housing and plastic cup surfaces?
@@PistonShack I did-the threads looked good, saw no cracks in the cup-are the Dorman cups good quality? No looseness when hand-tightened. I am at wits end with this
@@genekelly8467 Dorman producs should be good. Just torque to specs then see if it will leak. I think it 25 Nm.
@@genekelly8467 Make sure O-ring is in a groove not over the threads.
@@PistonShack I have-tell me-can you use plumber's (teflon) tape on this-if the threads are leaking? I'd hate to have to replace the oil pan.
Yo I have a s70 volvo convertible an leaks front right side alot but only when in park an running
Hey, Volvo won't stop leaking out. Only when oil pressure is up oil will leak out. I have another video coming this week how to replace cam seal without locker tool or any other special tools. Tested.
So the compression from it sitting while running causes the oil to pour out the cam seal
is it bad if oil is in the pockets on the head? 13:40
Well, little bit an oil won't do anything
Pcv system is clogged i think
Pcv maybe?
Nope, old seal dried up and got popped up.
is it just me or did someone steal his intake camshaft solenoid?
Hey Nice! 2001-2000 Volvo doesn't have cam solenoid on intake shaft only exhaust side.
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Thanks for sharing your experience! Sounds like such an easy fix.
That sump isn't aluminium it's a cast and very fragile.
Hey Daryl! Oil pan on most of the European cars are very fragile but I think it made with aluminum - I will check it out. Thanks for your comment!
But you've not checked your crankcase seal?
Hey Mabs! Did you mean Crankshaft seal?
@@PistonShack sorry yes
@@mabskha7917 Oh okay. I checked both crank seals as well, I might not emphasize it in my video. Good point brotha! Thanks for your feedback.
Surely If that cam seal was the cause of your major leak, the cam pulley, belt etc would be dripping in oil?
Hey Fred! You right it did leak down but not too much on belt itself.
@@PistonShack Once the oil hits the spinning belt, it is thrown EVERYWHERE else but on the belt. Since the belt has been oil coated for a while, it should be changed as part of this repair.
This happens when you don't look after your car.
Hi Steve,
PCV system, seals plus timing belt kit needs to replaced before she can roll again. Thanks for watching. Cheers.
Snoot.
broken oil filter
Nope, intake camshaft seal popped out! Thanks for watching John!
@@PistonShack your welcome :)
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Thanks for your advice Duke. Let's see if I can drop it down in YS. I don't like that music much as well, after I uploaded. Cheers!
Ok, we know it sprayed everywhere, quit repeating yourself. Get to the point.
Good advice, thank d711van1.