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![I think my oil drain plug is leaking. But why is the oil pan also covered in oil further up? And what reason could someone have for putting tape on the bottom I think my oil drain plug is leaking. But why is the oil pan also covered in oil further up? And what reason could someone have for putting tape on the bottom](https://preview.redd.it/i-think-my-oil-drain-plug-is-leaking-but-why-is-the-oil-pan-v0-wm413uyijd2a1.jpg?width=930&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=feaf17cd2591ab924456b4f0bab9f488d40d7fd4)
I think my oil drain plug is leaking. But why is the oil pan also covered in oil further up? And what reason could someone have for putting tape on the bottom
![It would appear that I have an oil leak. Not sure if it's from the drain plug or the sensor. Has anyone else had this problem before ? No lights, or codes. It would appear that I have an oil leak. Not sure if it's from the drain plug or the sensor. Has anyone else had this problem before ? No lights, or codes.](https://preview.redd.it/b4ttjx58hop91.jpg?width=1080&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=61727e5eb4e427142a20171c49a8655c2c69249d)