Where is my oil going?
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One more thing... I do not have a Miata at my disposal right now, so I can't check, but is there anything above any exhaust component that could be leaking? I bet something is leaking onto the exhaust and burning off before it hits the ground. That way there is no puddle, no sign of the leak. Especially if it is a clean drop, and hits only the exhaust. That would also explain your smell of burning oil at stops. BAM!
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One more thing... I do not have a Miata at my disposal right now, so I can't check, but is there anything above any exhaust component that could be leaking? I bet something is leaking onto the exhaust and burning off before it hits the ground. That way there is no puddle, no sign of the leak. Especially if it is a clean drop, and hits only the exhaust. That would also explain your smell of burning oil at stops. BAM!
May be time to pull heat shield and check.
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Explain to me how you are so sure there are no leaks. Just because you "replaced every seal" does not mean that it is impossible for there to be leaks. If something was leaking onto the exhaust and burning off you would never "see" a leak.
You are right, oil has to go somewhere, and you have ruled out just about every realistic answer, so it's time start going back over some of them and making sure.
You are right, oil has to go somewhere, and you have ruled out just about every realistic answer, so it's time start going back over some of them and making sure.
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because the amount of oil i am loosing can not simply be a leak. I checked the CAS, Valve cover, and front main seal and the exhaust and all are dry. I need to try to put a catch can and see if the oil is collecting in it.
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You said the clutch was fine? Could be dripping out the bell housing's drain hole from the rear main seal, probably wouldn't see it until the engine's running and possibly only while moving.
Have you checked your horns? Maybe they're the problem. You should probably take them off and NEVER PUT THEM BACK ON.
I loose a little oil occasionally, probably about a quart every 3-4 track days, but I have a large amount of oil on the side of my engine, so that's probably where it's coming from.
Have you checked your horns? Maybe they're the problem. You should probably take them off and NEVER PUT THEM BACK ON.
I loose a little oil occasionally, probably about a quart every 3-4 track days, but I have a large amount of oil on the side of my engine, so that's probably where it's coming from.
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