Hi I'm Hank (Q: 450 leaking oil?)

beaudoin · 09-18-2009, 11:35 AM

I was just thinking of buying 2005 fortwo with 15600kms and it seems to be leaking oil on the turbo?? what do you think?? thx hgb

lebikerboy · 09-18-2009, 01:31 PM

Get it checked out by a Canadian smart dealer as it could be lots of $$$ to repair...

Leroy · 09-20-2009, 07:15 PM

How bad is it leaking? Most smart cars will have some oil around the turbo after a lot of miles. Wash it off a take a drive to see how much it is leaking. You will always see some oil around the TIK pipes with age. If the oil is dripping all the time you have a problem. If the oil is dripping from the intercooler you could have a broken intercooler. This happens on the CDIs a lot.

Leroy

briansmart · 09-22-2009, 10:16 AM

I had the same issue with oil at the low end of the TIK pipe (where it connects to the turbo). I have yet to see any there after replacing my TIK pipe.

However, after fitting the Forge dump valve and intercooler hoses, I have noticed a bit of an oil leak coming from where the dump valve attaches to the intercooler. I've reseated and re-tightened everything, however there are still a few drips. I'm chalking it up to some residual/leftover oil in the system from before the change. I've checked my oil level many times and its still the same (3/4 of the way to the full line on the dip stick).

Anyone have any thoughts?