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As long as you check the oil level regularly and keep it above the add mark. Also assuming it is not leaking on the hot exhaust system which could cause a fire.
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Can you drive a car with an oil leak?
when you drive with an oil leak the oil drips onto the road and makes the road surface slippery for motor cycles and other vehicles.
Is it bad to drive your car if you have a bad valve cover gasket?
Oil leak Burnt oil smell as oil spills on hot engine
Is it safe to drive your car if the oil sending unit is out?
yes.if you know you really have oil pressure.
Is it safe to drive a car with spilled oil on the exhaust manifold?
Wipe off what you can and the rest will dry as the manifold heats up. There will be a noticeable stink as the spilled oil dries up. It should clear after a good drive. On the other hand, a continuous oil leak dripping on or near the catalytic converter could catch fire.
When you need a oil pressure switch do your car leak oil?
in some cases yes you will have an oil leak
What side effects a oil pan leak causes?
an oil pan leak is adding oil to the already polluted environment, causes you to drive with your car a bit low on oil at times, and causes unsightly stains under the car .aside from all this if you monitor the oil level and keep it where it should be , not much of anything else ,i can think of,
What would cause oil to leak out of engine but not out of car?
An oil leak is always going to be out of the engine as the engine contains oil and the car does not. I think you are saying you are loosing oil with no apparent leak. If that is the case the engine is burning oil and that is why you see no leaks.
How much does it cost to repair an oil leak from a car?
It depends on where the leak is and what is causing the leak.
Why is oil drops under your car?
Because you have an oil leak.
What would cause all the oil to leak out of your car?
1) A hole or crack in the engine block 2) leak in any oil passageways or hoses. 3) Missing oil pan plug. It would be best to get underneath your car and look for oil leaks. If ALL your oil is gone then you should have no problem identifying the leak. Pour a little oil in the engine oil filler hole and see where it leaks back out. DO Not drive without oil!!!! you'll ruin your engine.
What happens if you don't fix an oil leak in you car?
It will continue to leak oil and if you do not add oil regularly it will eventually cause engine damage.
Can changing the grade of oil on a car make it leak?
No.
