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Usually a leak is caused by a gasket or seal no longer sealing properly, allowing oil to get by.
They can fail due to age (materials break down, harden or shrink), heat, or the pieces they are supposed to seal no longer fitting properly.
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When you need a oil pressure switch do your car leak oil?
in some cases yes you will have an oil leak
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.
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.
Why is oil drops under your car?
Because you have an oil leak.
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.
What types of fluid can leak from a parked car?
Oil
What are symptoms of oil pan gasket leak?
Having an oil leak in the same spot under your car is one sign of an oil pan gasket leak. Another is smoke from the engine department.
How can you check to see if there is a oil leak?
the way you can see if your car has a oil leak look on the ground to see if there is a spot before you put
Can putting the wrong oil in a car cause a leak?
Yes.
Can a car have a oil leak from the oil filter housing and from a valve cover gasket?
Yes
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.
