Car leakin oil only when driven hard

[TracOwner]

So this one guy from whom I want to buy a dsm told me that his car only leaks oil when it's driven hard but claims it doesn't leak any oil when it's not driven hard. So what might be the problem? Why is it only leaking some oil when it's driven hard???

 

[marcmsj]

where is the oil leaking from? did he say leaking or burning?

 

[95GrandPrixGTP]

Is it a turbo car? Where is it leaking from? That info would help out. It could just have a bad oil cap, and oil could be seeping around the gasket and getting in the valve cover, then pooling out onto the ground. Its a common thing, ask him where the leak is coming from, or where the oil is.

 

[TracOwner]

k, I'll do that. It's a tsi awd.

 

[BGRIPTP]

Id guess its from the turbo oil lines, check under the car and follow up to where the oil is dripping.

 

[trbotaln]

could be the oil pressure sender housing

 

[hewhoisknot]

what year? if it's got the 90 oil cooler that leaks alot sometimes... i've had 2 90s and they leaked there too... and only when driven hard

 

[oldman]

Worst case, excessive crank case pressure.

1. Make sure the crank case is vented correctly.

2. Test drive and wot, pay attention to smoking exhaust.

Post back results before you pay him. Good luck.