Slow but steady oil leak

[milavon23]

I have a 95 runner 3.0l I've noticed for some time now that there oil leaking from somewhere, just can't find it exactly. I'm thinking it's leaking from quite a few places. So today I'm deciding to change the oil (since it's due anyway) at my job so I can use the lift in my stall. I'm thinking bout starting at the oil pan gasket because I noticed a few bolts were missing on the pan. I've done it a couple times only on Nissan's because of my job. But never did it before on my runner. Ive gotta give it a real good cleaning to get an idea of where exactly my leak is..Just to make sure, along with changing the gasket it should be pretty easy , right? I mean it's just a different make, but pretty basic.. I'll take a few pics while I'm working

 

[BigRyan1986]

I have a 95 runner 3.0l I've noticed for some time now that there oil leaking from somewhere, just can't find it exactly. I'm thinking it's leaking from quite a few places. So today I'm deciding to change the oil (since it's due anyway) at my job so I can use the lift in my stall. I'm thinking bout starting at the oil pan gasket because I noticed a few bolts were missing on the pan. I've done it a couple times only on Nissan's because of my job. But never did it before on my runner. Ive gotta give it a real good cleaning to get an idea of where exactly my leak is..Just to make sure, along with changing the gasket it should be pretty easy , right? I mean it's just a different make, but pretty basic.. I'll take a few pics while I'm working

Also look at front and rear seals and the valve covers.

 

[Jaygeedee]

Having eliminated the cam cover gasket,the simplest check,and if you still have a problem. As you have missing bolts, I would remove sump carefully, they do distort if you lever them free. I use a blade and gently tap it around to break the bond.I would replace the crank shaft front seal as a precaution. My 2.4 TD weeped oil slightly,but it had been blown everywhere. Once you have this done and cleaned up. Run the truck and check regularly for evidence that the rear crank oil seal is not the culprit. Hopefully not as that is an engine out job.
Take your time, work carefully, and you will find it's not difficult. There are no big complicated jobs, just a collection of simple small ones that are just trying look big.
Best of luck.
John D

 

[KidVermicious]

I have a 95 runner 3.0l I've noticed for some time now that there oil leaking from somewhere, just can't find it exactly. I'm thinking it's leaking from quite a few places. So today I'm deciding to change the oil (since it's due anyway) at my job so I can use the lift in my stall. I'm thinking bout starting at the oil pan gasket because I noticed a few bolts were missing on the pan. I've done it a couple times only on Nissan's because of my job. But never did it before on my runner. Ive gotta give it a real good cleaning to get an idea of where exactly my leak is..Just to make sure, along with changing the gasket it should be pretty easy , right? I mean it's just a different make, but pretty basic.. I'll take a few pics while I'm working

I wouldn't do the oil pan gasket unless you know that's where it's weeping, you have to drop the front diff to do that job right and that's a bit of a pain.

Clean it up really good, then use some UV dye to find your fresh seeps.