Duesenberg leaking oil after shipping

I just received my car after transporting back from a tour. Trucker showed me a puddle of oil after I backed car out of the transport truck. Here is a quote from Ed Minnie: "Engine oil 100 percent - From having it on incline, it came past the rear main slinger. Normal on that car."

Oct 26, 2026

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· 6d

Yes, normal leakage past the rear main seal slinger on a Duesenberg Model J. The car was on a very steep incline over the truck fifth wheel. Cadillac V-16's are also famous for this. Just a quick wipe down and top off the oil is all that is necessary. Been there, done that. Best, Ed.

· 6d

That is quite the mess. Has that ever happened before?

· 6d

Not that I have noticed!!!

· 6d

😂

· 6d

Was the trucker mad about the mess?

· 6d

Not mad but he did mention that he had to clean it up before he left.. I gave him a good tip.. I'm surprised the drivers don't put down a mat or absorbent pads. Most prewar cars drip oil!

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· 6d

If a prewar car is not leaking some oil it is out of oil

· 6d

😂

· 6d

A friend who is in to British motorcycles likes to say:
"They don't leak oil, they sweat power."

· 6d

I can’t imagine that the driver was too surprised. Hauling around old cars and never having to clean up a bit of oil is a bit like having a dog and never having to clean up barf.

· 5d

A comment on another forum today:
"The more strange and temperamental the classic car is, the more interesting the owner is."

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· 5d

But what does it mean when the owner is strange and temperamental?

Asking for a friend.

· 5d

I think you're among friends here.