Catastrophic oil leak - I am freaking out

[CTR]

Who performed the last oil change? Looks like the drain plug or filter came loose.

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[Rhorn]

I was think thinking that the silver lining in all of this, it happened at my home and not while driving the car under load. Imagine had I been ripping up a twisty or traveling on the expressway at 70 MPH and all that oil covering the tires. That scenario is a recipe for tragic accident.

Exactly everything about this car is replaceable. You aren't

 

[Rhorn]

Who performed the last oil change? Looks like the drain plug or filter came loose.

Could have been but I don't understand why it got in the engine bay. I know that I've had pil changes done before (not with ths car) and the drain plug I couldn't even use a ratchet because it was so loose

 

[jtlctr]

Could have been but I don't understand why it got in the engine bay. I know that I've had pil changes done before (not with ths car) and the drain plug I couldn't even use a ratchet because it was so loose

If the filter came loose, a huge volume of oil would spray everywhere and most likely would cover the serpentine belt, which would then sling oil onto the hood.
If the drain plug fell out, I think the oil would just pool up on the under tray and leak out.

In any case, I’m glad for the OP that it happened at home and he was able to shut it off immediately!

 

[Samurai1225]

Who performed the last oil change? Looks like the drain plug or filter came loose.

I do most of the maintenance including the last oil change. But the oil & filter change was a couple of months and over 3000 miles ago. There were no oils leaks that noticed ay any point. i can't be sure yet, but I don't believe it was the drain bolt or filter. I'm leaning towards oil cooler O-Ring , turbo oil line failure or something of that nature. The car was towed to the dealership ...I should have the answer tomorrow. ( Friday 1/2).

 

[Samurai1225]

The verdict is in. I was wrong .. the oil filter O-Ring gasket failed. This was after nearly 4 months and 3000 miles since the last oil change. For the record there was no sign of oil leakage prior to the failure and the filter was not double gasketed. The aftermarket oil filter on the car was a Pentius PLXL7317.

 

[DVH]

The verdict is in. I was wrong .. the oil filter O-Ring gasket failed. This was after nearly 4 months and 3000 miles since the last oil change. For the record there was no sign of oil leakage prior to the failure and the filter was not double gasketed. The aftermarket oil filter on the car was a Pentius PLXL7317.

Interesting to hear. Playing devil’s advocate for a moment—what do you think Honda’s stance would have been on warranty coverage if there had been engine damage due to low oil, especially considering the use of a non-OEM filter? Glad everything worked out and you were able to resolve the issue. Thanks for sharing the update!

 

[22Si]

The verdict is in. I was wrong .. the oil filter O-Ring gasket failed. This was after nearly 4 months and 3000 miles since the last oil change. For the record there was no sign of oil leakage prior to the failure and the filter was not double gasketed. The aftermarket oil filter on the car was a Pentius PLXL7317.

Whew glad it wasn't anything major. How'd it workout with the dealer?

Honestly I always just go with the oem filters and you can buy them in bulk if you do your own changes.

What is your current oil change interval?

 

[apl360]

Interesting to hear. Playing devil’s advocate for a moment—what do you think Honda’s stance would have been on warranty coverage if there had been engine damage due to low oil, especially considering the use of a non-OEM filter? Glad everything worked out and you were able to resolve the issue. Thanks for sharing the update!

Filter is aftermarket. Honda wouldn’t have covered shit

if filter was a Honda filter they would’ve blamed the third party who did the oil change

and if filter was a Honda filter and if the oil change was done in the dealer. They’d probably try and blame it on something else. For the sake of not having one of their flat rate mechanics down a few days while he’s doing warranty work.

 

[jtlctr]

The verdict is in. I was wrong .. the oil filter O-Ring gasket failed. This was after nearly 4 months and 3000 miles since the last oil change. For the record there was no sign of oil leakage prior to the failure and the filter was not double gasketed. The aftermarket oil filter on the car was a Pentius PLXL7317.

I’m sorry it happened, but glad it happened in your driveway where you caught it immediately!
I guess you won’t be buying that filter brand again!

 

[tacthecat]

How many qts of replacement oil was needed - believe the newer filters only hold 1 - 2 cups?

 

[Stanleywinthrop]

I've never heard of pentius filters and I sure won't use them now. If anyone really wants to use an aftermarket filter you can't go wrong with Wix. I've used them for hundreds of thousands of miles on various cars with nary a problem much less something like this.

OP, I'd ask for the failed filter back from the dealer and call pentius. How they react will give you a good idea of what kind of company they are.

 

[Rhorn]

The verdict is in. I was wrong .. the oil filter O-Ring gasket failed. This was after nearly 4 months and 3000 miles since the last oil change. For the record there was no sign of oil leakage prior to the failure and the filter was not double gasketed. The aftermarket oil filter on the car was a Pentius PLXL7317.

So is your engine toast?

 

[J_D]

How many qts of replacement oil was needed - believe the newer filters only hold 1 - 2 cups?

A lot I'd assume, he must've lost a ton with the pressure behind the leak.

 

[B16B]

The aftermarket oil filter on the car was a Pentius PLXL7317

Why use this on the R? You could of just got the Honda oil filter over the parts counter or ordered it online.

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