Hi Everyone,
I have just purchased 2000 s80 t6 (from auction). The car has 78,000 miles. According to Carfax report, it seemed to have been serviced by the dealer up to 60,000 miles. I noticed the following:
- Steering was stiff. So I added ATF fluid to the power steering. Steering got a lot better. But then overnight, the oil level dropped by about 3 inches. I suspect leak somewhere.
- I observed thick, dark oil drops from the center of the engine body (roughly). So I suspect engine oil leak.
Is above serious problem? Should I go to the dealer to fix it? How much will it cost--if I assume the worst.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
I have just purchased 2000 s80 t6 (from auction). The car has 78,000 miles. According to Carfax report, it seemed to have been serviced by the dealer up to 60,000 miles. I noticed the following:
- Steering was stiff. So I added ATF fluid to the power steering. Steering got a lot better. But then overnight, the oil level dropped by about 3 inches. I suspect leak somewhere.
- I observed thick, dark oil drops from the center of the engine body (roughly). So I suspect engine oil leak.
Is above serious problem? Should I go to the dealer to fix it? How much will it cost--if I assume the worst.
Thanks for sharing your experience.