A serious leak will deplete your oil levels faster and possibly lead to serious engine troubles. Remember oil leaks are almost always significantly higher than the place you actually see it accumulate or drip. By being proactive and repairing the leaks sooner rather than later, you may be able to prevent major engine damages. Another less likely source is the rubber hose connections on the chrome breather tube coming out of the cam cover. 01-12-2017 10:19 AM. I cleaned it up a little tonight, drive tomorrow, then get a better look afterwards now that I have a better idea of the areas to be looking at.
FWIW I suspect that mine is leaking in the rear at the same place as yours. If I tighten the bolt, will the leak be fixed? And follow the instructions the Garage section. Because the engine gets so hot, when oil leaks onto various surfaces of the engine it burns and emits an unpleasant odor.
Levels that measure full or slightly below full are acceptable. Oil is an integral component of your car. So my tentative determination: The white smoke was definitely anti-freeze. Faulty Rings or Valve Seals. I drove it back home, let it cool off, and washed the engine again. If you notice your car is leaking oil when parked, see oil on the engine itself, notice a smell of burnt oil or smoke, or notice falling oil levels, bring your vehicle to the nearest Sun Devil Auto. The checklist will help you take note of the critical areas you need to be in constant look out for. With that, oil is able to seep through. In case of a brown or black stain it means that you have engine oil leak. Would it show as a change of level on the dipstick, or is it just a mist leaking out? Temp gauge stays just below the mid point like it should throughout the entire drive, no heating issues. The timing system is splash lubricated so the leaks from this part are often slow leaks but still they can make a mess as they leak out around the engine's drive belt and accessories.
So if you notice a distinct thick and bitter smell accompanied with the sound of bacon frying under the hood you could be having an oil leak. Location: Gatineau, Quebec. Location: Centennial, CO (near Denver). When was the last time that gasket was changed? 3rd February 2011, 22:24||# 15|. Now, about 10k miles ago I had a bad valve cover gasket leak that was replaced under warranty but they never cleaned the bottom of the engine. 4th February 2011, 01:45||# 18|. This component seals two metal components in the engine and over time oil can create a sludge or gunk in the engine causing the gasket to break down.
Thanks all for the help! So any decrease in the oil level means you may be having a moderate to major oil leak. Check your oil level at least once every month and before any planned long trips. I have an occasional burning smell coming from the engine bay.
Although it doesn't readily mean that your vehicle has oil leak the low oil level warning on the dashboard tells you if the oil level or oil pressure is already below normal. What to do in case of Oil Leaks. Damaged Engine Gaskets or Pans. I feel like oil coming out of your exhaust in that quantity would foul your o2 sensor and cats pretty quickly, along with make the car run like dookie and smoke badly.... that's why I suggested valve cover gasket. It is also important to note that through time the seals on your vehicle ages and shrinks because they dry out and become brittle. There does happen to be some oil seepage inside the semi circular plug and little around the corner of the VC cover/gasket. Location: Waterbury, CT. Posts: 32, 538. Start with the center most bolt and work your way around in ever widening circles. An Overheating Engine — as mentioned earlier oil plays an important part in lubricating car components so they do not rub each other in a way that will cause too much friction and heat. The last and final indication that your car is leaking oil is the smell of burning oil.
Adler said he doesn't know if GM will make the same recommendation again. Driving despite the leak could lead to nothing but extra wear and tear on the car components and eventual engine damage. 10th March 2011, 09:48||# 21|. Petrol will boil off before it reaches its flash point, and as long as the vapor disperses before it reaches an ignition source it's unlikely to ignite. I pulled the covers to start the job and washed the engine down. A professional mechanic can simply seal off the leak. I have an '88 Ford Econoline (E250) with a 351. The valve cover is dry and clean. Over the last month, I did notice some burning plastic/oil smell through the vents when the fan was on the 'outside air' setting. I have uploaded the picture of the leaking site at the front of the exhaust manifold. I can only theorize that the oil from above had settled into the area between the manifold and head and a slightly leaking manifold gasket was pushing it back out. QUOTE=Grant Francis;1720342]Agreed.
Couldn't get everything into the thread title. Checking the cam seals would require removing the covers, by the way. Are you sure it is coming from inside the manifold outward? There are also instances when the oil drain plug becomes worn out or is loosened by flying debris. But I don't think oil is actually coming from the exhaust manifold of course. So what are the top reasons why cars leak oil? Another problem spot is the front of the motor behind the main pulley. Looked old, but I do remember spilling oil years ago and thought maybe that's what it was from. If the level is consistently low, this could indicate a serious problem and should be addressed immediately by a trusted technician. The cam cover gasket is the most likely culprit and is easy to replace, the head gasket takes a lot more time and effort. And that metal gasket on the exhaust manifold is actually a 2 piece deal with no right off every time... |3rd February 2011, 02:33||# 4|. 3 years later still nice and clean. Since I just bought the car a few weeks ago I tend to inspect the car after every drive to see if everything looks as it should and notice a small pool of oil in the V of the engine.
I need your education... I'm definitely interested in what you find out for my own curiosity. Cars manufactured in this modern time are able to go between 8, 000 – 12, 000 miles before requiring an oil change because they need very little engine oil. CCV could also be a possibility too though if the smell is constant, but if it's not using much oil then rocker cover gasket would be my first thing to check. When the car is driven, it tends to boil and burn and smells horrible. If this prevents a cam cover seal leak, then I don't believe it will resolve my problem, since my seal is dry. For instance, of the 242 consumer complaints filed about the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, more than one quarter were about engine fires. I ran it awhile and no oil appeared.
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