Oil leak after having my tires balanced?

2018 TOYOTA C-HR
148,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
TINYDANCER01
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
I had my oil changed 5 days ago and they said everything looked good. I had my tires balanced yesterday and that night I noticed there was a lot of oil in my car port. Could this have been something that the tire shop damaged?
Jun 18, 2023 at 10:53 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 110,175 POSTS
Hi,

I don't see how the tire balance would have caused this to happen unless they did something to damage the oil pan when lifting the vehicle.

By chance, do you know where it is leaking from? If you aren't sure, make sure the drain plug is tight and the oil filter. The oil filter is located on the driver's side under the vehicle. Check to see if that is where it is leaking as well. See pic 1.

Let me know.

Joe
Image (Click to enlarge)
Attached Media
Jun 18, 2023 at 10:37 PM