Need help determining if the problem is serious

[CorgiAttack]

I found a lot of oil stains nearby, and they look pretty fresh. It looks like an oil leak, but the oil level is normal. Should I be worried? 2022 3.6L etorque

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[mgroeger]

I found a lot of oil stains nearby, and they look pretty fresh. It looks like an oil leak, but the oil level is normal. Should I be worried? 2022 3.6L etorque

I had the regular 3.6L and had this same issue. It's the o-ring gasket that is leaking on your cam position sensors. The dealer covered mine under warranty. It's an easy job if you decide to do it yourself. Fair warning, even after being fixed it came back like a year or two later. Maybe use some rtv on it if you replace the o-ring. Nothing to lose sleep over.

 

[CorgiAttack]

I had the regular 3.6L and had this same issue. It's the o-ring gasket that is leaking on your cam position sensors. The dealer covered mine under warranty. It's an easy job if you decide to do it yourself. Fair warning, even after being fixed it came back like a year or two later. Maybe use some rtv on it if you replace the o-ring. Nothing to lose sleep over.

Perhaps I should visit the dealer, as it is still under warranty.

 

[mgroeger]

Perhaps I should visit the dealer, as it is still under warranty.

Push the issue. Don't let them say "Well it's not that bad." It shouldn't be leaking... period.

 

[CorgiAttack]

Push the issue. Don't let them say "Well it's not that bad." It shouldn't be leaking... period.

thanks！

 

[Old Dogger]

Any vehicle that has an oil leak, is serious, and should be repaired ASAP!!!!!!

 

[jadmt]

I just did this on my 2024 it was easier for me to do it than to go to the dealership...it is a super easy fix and the gasket is cheap... https://store.mopar.com/oem-parts/mopar-seal-right-side-4893803aa in reality it won't hurt anything just seeping other than collects dust and looks bad.

 

[roaniecowpony]

That hardly qualifies as a "leak". A "seep" is about what I'd call that.

Regardless, those of us that like to keep a more tidy engine, we would fix it soon. If a problem like this returns quickly, it's likely that the seal surface has something that's compromising the seal. On a plastic molded part, the first thing you look for are parting lines from the mold gating or sharp edges where the seal has to be inserted past. Sometimes some TLC with some fine sandpaper or a deburring tool can solve the recurring problem.

Fair warning to the OP. If you attempt this yourself, learn how to properly disconnect that electrical connector first. If you break it, you've made this worse.

 

[CorgiAttack]

I just did this on my 2024 it was easier for me to do it than to go to the dealership...it is a super easy fix and the gasket is cheap... https://store.mopar.com/oem-parts/mopar-seal-right-side-4893803aa in reality it won't hurt anything just seeping other than collects dust and looks bad.

Thanks for the information

 

[TheBirdie72]

It’s not a problem until your Jeep starts burning through more oil than gas. I wouldn’t worry about it.

Disclaimer: I am not a mechanologist.

 

[CorgiAttack]

It’s not a problem until your Jeep starts burning through more oil than gas. I wouldn’t worry about it.

Disclaimer: I am not a mechanologist.

 

[Austin23]

My brand new 2020 JL with the 3.6 had a rather large oil leak the day I brought it home from the dealership. They "fixed it" under warranty and it's been a very small "seep" ever since. The oil very rarely hits the garage floor so I don't worry about it.

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