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Oil leaks are commonplace among car owners. Most of the time, the problem is something minor and easy to fix. Leaking oil, however, could be a sign that something is seriously wrong with your car's engine. Here are some basic guidelines for troubleshooting leaking oil before bringing in the professionals. | Oil leaks are commonplace among car owners. Most of the time, the problem is something minor and easy to fix. Leaking oil, however, could be a sign that something is seriously wrong with your car's engine. Here are some basic guidelines for troubleshooting leaking oil before bringing in the professionals. | ||
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# Check your oil. Take out the dipstick, which will be red, orange, or yellow. You should not need to remove the oil cap itself to check the dipstick. Wipe off any oil with a rag or paper towel so you can see the mark that indicates the proper oil level. "Dip" the stick into the oil reservoir and then take it back out. Look to see if the oil on the stick reaches the oil level mark. | # Check your oil. Take out the dipstick, which will be red, orange, or yellow. You should not need to remove the oil cap itself to check the dipstick. Wipe off any oil with a rag or paper towel so you can see the mark that indicates the proper oil level. "Dip" the stick into the oil reservoir and then take it back out. Look to see if the oil on the stick reaches the oil level mark. | ||
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# Look for multiple leaks. Multiple oil leaks can be present due to natural wear of the seals used to retain the oil. It is not uncommon for valve cover gaskets, cam seals, and oil pan gaskets leak at the same time. All the rubber seals that retain fluid on an engine are exposed to the same heating and cooling of the engine, and may fail one at a time or all together. | # Look for multiple leaks. Multiple oil leaks can be present due to natural wear of the seals used to retain the oil. It is not uncommon for valve cover gaskets, cam seals, and oil pan gaskets leak at the same time. All the rubber seals that retain fluid on an engine are exposed to the same heating and cooling of the engine, and may fail one at a time or all together. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
