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What causes oil leaks?

Updated: 12/16/2022
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A plugged PVC system will because it increases pressure in the engine, over filling the oil, weak gaskets, manufacturer's poor design, under or over torqueing bolts, defective or improperly installed drain plug or filters, worn out drain plug gaskets, oil pan rot-typical of Ford pans, poor designed crimps on oil cooler lines, I'm sure there's more.

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