# Gf car (2015 Chevy Trax LT) leaking oil need advice **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [December 31, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705 "2025-12-31T16:02:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/41 "2026-01-04T20:22:43Z")
Just what i would tell a friend. Implants are about $5000 each but require a good ■■■■ to screw into. Likely this would be a problem anyway. There is nothing more demoralizing than being out of work, having been there. It is important to a persons self respect to get on a payroll. Doesn’t matter doing what, just a productive job. Hiring signs are everywhere. Why is b o n e a bad word? ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/42 "2026-01-04T20:41:42Z")
Just check the oil daily, keep it at or near the full mark. As long as the oil looks clean, I would not do any further oil changes, some consider leaks ‘self changing oil’. Not great for the environment, but she needs transportation. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/43 "2026-01-04T20:44:30Z")
> [@bing](#): > > Why is b o n e a bad word? Here is one use that raises eyebrows: ![IMG_3232](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/c/a/ca13dff79528222be2f7e6292b73ed2a95df0212.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/44 "2026-01-04T20:51:49Z")
> [@Purebred](#): > > As long as the oil looks clean, I would not do any further oil changes, some consider leaks ‘self changing oil’. Thats not very good advice. First, you don’t know the leak rate. What if it is 2500 miles/qt? That would mean your “self changing oil” change would equal a 12,500 mile oil change interval (OCI). Just add oil as needed and record how much oil and how many miles between additions to get an idea of the loss rate. Still do regular oil changes, maybe at the max OCI, probably 7500 or when the oil change message comes on. If you are consuming a quart of oil every 500 miles or less, then it is time to seriously look for the leak. I suggest cleaning around suspect areas and get them as dry as possible. Then use a dry white powder to see if new oil appears. Even All Purpose (bleached) Flour can work for this. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/45 "2026-01-04T20:54:53Z")
The OP infers a large leak rate. Actual consumption has not been provided. Once the OP fine full time employment they may be able to have the leak addressed. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/46 "2026-01-04T21:50:20Z")
Briggs tried that with their small engines. Just add oil no need to change it. Last I saw the engines were full of junk. Donneyboy says the engines are junk anyway so change oil twice as often. Changing oil flushes the junk out. Some of us will even add a little new oil and drain it to flush it out. But everyone suits themselves. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/47 "2026-01-04T22:17:51Z")
Check with a local trade school. Might be able to clean things up enough to find the leak. Or a church pastor’s fund could contribute to repair bills. Funds raised specifically to cover emergencies such as bills and car repairs. May have a member who’d take a look and help. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/48 "2026-01-04T23:56:19Z")
> [@itouring2010](#): > > as someone that hasn’t had an actual job for about two years living off of gig income and being somewhat supported partially by my girlfriend > [@itouring2010](#): > > i will heed caution and advice from “automotive doctors” of this forum. Gig sounds like you are a starving musician?? Sounds like you are pulling your girl friend down with you… I live in Nashville, I have known some amazing musicians that never made it, I also know some pro musicians making a great living at it, if you don’t have your foot already in the door, chances are it will never happen, my advise, get a job, nothing smells worse than a desperate musician (not talking about body odor either) and pursue your dream on the side… Just being real with you… Once you have a decent job making decent money car repairs will be more feasible… But it is hard to try to help someone that won’t help themselves… Oh yeah, keep an eye on the oil level and don’t let it go below the minimum mark… And @wolyrobb makes an excellent point above… ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2026, 7:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/49 "2026-01-05T07:59:36Z")
Specific to Nashville but I’d love to see others around the country. Has to be referred from a non profit that will cover $500 of the total. Labor at half price with parts at cost also gets vehicles donated that are fixed up. [https://www.mechanicsonamission.com/](https://www.mechanicsonamission.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/50 "2026-01-05T13:10:55Z")
“Well, there’s thirteen hundred and fifty two Guitar pickers in Nashville And they can pick more notes than the number of ants On a Tennessee ant hill” Kudos to the Lovin’ Spoonful. Took a Gray Line tour in Nashville when I was 26. One stop was the Sun Recording studio, a recording star came in that shares my last name, but at that time I was too shy to ask him if we might be related. > [@davesmopar](#): > > Gig sounds like you are a starving musician?? ---
**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/51 "2026-01-06T03:36:01Z")
> [@Purebred](#): > > Took a Gray Line tour in Nashville when I was 26. One stop was the Sun Recording studio, Sun Studios is in Memphis. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 11:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/52 "2026-01-06T11:49:41Z")
**When did Sun Records move to Nashville?** July 1, 1969 On **July 1, 1969** , Shelby Singleton acquired the Sun Records catalog from Sam Phillips. He then moved the label to Nashville, TN where it has been operating since alongside sister labels SSS International, Plantation, Red Bird, Blue Cat, Silver Fox, and more. It is possible the Sun office had an area representing what the Memphis Studio was like. 1977 when I was there was a long time ago! ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/53 "2026-01-06T15:42:12Z")
Just to be clear, I don’t think the OP ever said anything about living in the Nashville area, he just mentioned “gig” and I simply said that “_Gig sounds like you are a starving musician??_” I then said that I (me) lived in Nashville then blah blah blah… The OP could live in Canada for all I know… 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/54 "2026-01-06T17:30:15Z")
Nashville came up because of the song “Nashville Cats”, not about the OP. Of course gig could refer to a standup comic or ventriloquist. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/55 "2026-01-06T19:28:36Z")
Hmmm. Wife had a four day conference in Nashville. I was never concerned until you mentioned 1300 starving musicians hanging out. ---
**Author:** ![jdmere](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jdmere/32/3002_2.png) [@jdmere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdmere)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/56 "2026-01-06T20:07:27Z")
Gig work is not just musical. It describes Uber drivers and others who are considered “independent contractors” so that a company doesn’t have to treat them as actual employees. Obviously, that saves companies lots of money but makes the lives of gig workers a lot harder in terms of stability and income. Companies benefit from the labor of gig workers but aren’t responsible for minor things like health insurance, retirement plans, etc. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/57 "2026-01-06T21:10:56Z")
Good grief… I said it SOUNDS like it, not it is… 🤦‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/58 "2026-01-07T21:37:26Z")
Sun Records is now in Nashville. Sun Studios is in Memphis. It is a Museum but is still used occasionally as a recording studio. ---
**Author:** ![itouring2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8797f3/32.png) [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705/59 "2026-02-11T15:49:52Z")
update. girlfriend finally took car to mechanic after it was getting code 84 and “limp engine” syndrome. cost her $520 to fix oil leak and get throttle replaced. i think her oil leak is possibly no more. i looked underneath after fix noticed residual oil but i wiped it down and will check again this weekend. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gf-car-2015-chevy-trax-lt-leaking-oil-need-advice/204705.md?page=2)