== == First, check the simple stuff # oil pan gasket is starting to go # oil filter came lose # oil pan drain plug came lose or the seal around it
I had this problem with my 1997 neon, initially it appeared to be the front crankshaft seal as it was leaking on the passenger's side. I ended up pulling everything apart and realized it wasn't leaking from the seal.
It turned out to the valve cover was leaking, some dried sealant had caused small opening under the valve cover that allowed oil to leak out.
I would guess this is fairly rare, but it's not too bad to check. Usually oil would leak most when the engine had been running for a few minutes.
The engine is dropped out of the bottom on a Dodge Neon.
Could be a number of reasons but the first one that comes to mind is a plugged fuel filter.
The alternator is located at the front of the engine , on the lower right side. It comes out from the bottom, remove the front cross member beneath the radiator and it comes right out.
You slowly remove it
One of the most common causes is a leaking gasket on the bottom of the intake. It allows engine oil to be pulled into the intake. Other causes include plugs andwires,
What causes no power to coil pack in 1998 dodge stratus ?
On the bottom of the oilpanOn the bottom of the oilpan
Bottom of the radiator.
On the bottom.
no? dodge recommends lowering it out of the bottom.
on the bottom of the engine
On the bottom of the engine.