Oil leak and oil pressure spike

[Six string]

I have a 2021 gladiator with 6K miles. Noticed an oil leak on the left side of engine (see photos). Also the oil psi spikes at 75 psi when accelerating. And with a light tap of acceleration the oil psi jumps from 30-60 psi. But I have realized that is normal because of the two stage oil pump but has anyone else experienced an oil leak next to the air conditioning compressor?

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[MrZappo]

Its a 2 stage oil pump ... Higher RPM and it raises pressure ... Lower RPM and it goes back to normal ...

Not a concern ...

 

[Mac]

Pressure is normal, as said it a two stage pump. Leak is not normal I would get that checked.

 

[Six string]

Looks like it coming near the air conditioner compressor

 

[Six string]

Would anyone recommend using Lucas Oil Stop leak before taking it to the dealer?

 

[SelfmodJT]

Why would you do that? Its under warranty, get it fixed right.

 

[Mac]

Would anyone recommend using Lucas Oil Stop leak before taking it to the dealer?

Definitely not.

 

[Six string]

That’s what I love about this group, always SOLID advice!!! Thanks for looking out for a brother!!!

 

[Renegade]

I had a sensor grommet on the passenger side valve cover leaking. Dealer “fixed” it, but it is still seeping around the sensor slightly.

 

[Six string]

Just dropped it off at the dealership. We will see.

 

[Six string]

Dealer said it looks like the leak is coming from the top of the engine. valve cover?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Stop leak? Not serious, hopefully. Not in a new engine.
Most "stop leak" products are mostly for old seals and dried out gaskets.
"stop leak" products contain solvents that swell seals and gaskets. Not great for a new engine.
There are some things I'd never use in a newer engine, any sort of oil "stop leak" is among those.

 

[mountainpass]

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[Six string]

Dealer said they drove it for about 15 minutes, put it back on the lift and the oil leak had stopped. They are thinking that either someone has spilt oil (which didn’t happen) or it was possibly over filled at last oil change (which I used 5 qts of Pennzoil). Can an oil leak “magically stop” when you take it to the dealership?

 

[Mac]

Dealer said they drove it for about 15 minutes, put it back on the lift and the oil leak had stopped. They are thinking that either someone has spilt oil (which didn’t happen) or it was possibly over filled at last oil change (which I used 5 qts of Pennzoil). Can an oil leak “magically stop” when you take it to the dealership?

That is unfortunate they could not find the cause, I would just clean it off well and keep an eye on, I spilled a little oil the last time I changed mine when I lifted the oil filter cartridge out.

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