Checking your fluid levels<\/a> and noting if the level is lower than normal would be an indication of fluid loss. You can top off the levels and check the level periodically to determine how great the fluid leak is. You can place a clean piece of cardboard under the vehicle where you normally park to access the general area an oil leak may be occurring. Once you have identified the general area you can look at that area closer. Something to remember would be that oil leaks do not travel uphill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"How can you tell if your power steering and oil pan has a oil leak in it? If they have a hole in them. It is a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. RESPONSE Checking your fluid levels and noting if the level is lower than normal would be an indication of fluid loss. 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How can you tell if your power steering and oil pan has a oil leak in it? If they have a hole in them. It is a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.<\/p>\n