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The main reason oil comes out of the top of an engine is pressure being built up in the crank case. This is because of bad rings that don't keep the compression inside the cylinder where it belongs. Try doing a compression check on each cylinder and you will find which cylinder is causing your problem. If you remove the oil filler cap and you have a lot of pressure and oil spray you can bet this is your problem.
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What is wrong with a car if it makes knocking sounds upon acceleration and leaks oil?
Does the knock sound like it is coming from the bottom of the engine or is it more of a tick from the top? How quick do you lose oil?
Where is the oil pressure switch on a vw beetle 1600 air colled engine?
When standing at the back of the car looking at the engine, the oil pressure switch is located on the left of the engine case at the top and near the rear of the car, not far from the distributor. It should be easy to locate because it should have a wire coming out of it.
Do you top up engine oil in a automatic car?
Yes you use engine oil in all cars regardless of transmission.
Why does your Pontiac 3.8 engine when cold makes a rattling noise coming from the top of the engine about 2 to 3 minutes then goes away why is that and can it be repaired?
While the car is parked, the oil in the engine will drain into the oil pan. When the car is started, it is the oil pump's job to feed oil throughout the system. What you describe may be the tappets knocking for lack of oil at startup (word of caution: DO NOT rev the engine). You might want to change the oil and oil filter to see if that will stop the problem, otherwise the oil pump may need replacement.
What type of engine oil does 2005 Camry use?
It should written in your car manual which comes with each car or on the top of oil cap.
Where is the oil filter located on a 1998 Pontiac sunfire?
On the oil pan near the top. Under the engine. About middle of the car.
What engine oil is needed for a peugeot 206 quicksilver?
the best oil for a pug 206 is castrol magnstec 10w-40 a3/b3. top price but top oil for this car
Where do you add engine oil to a 82 Ford F150?
I have the same truck. Driver side of the engine, on top of the valve cover there's a cap with a hose coming out. Unscrew cap and add oil there.
Where is the transmission dipstick located on a 2000 Kia Sephia?
It is on the right of the engine towards the top of the car. It is on the right of the engine towards the top of the car. It is on the right of the engine towards the top of the car. It is on the right of the engine towards the top of the car.
You have a problem each time your car gets hot you leak oil all over the engine and under it on the oil pan?
Under the engine and on top of the oil pan? Well, it could be a oil pan gasket. Check 'er out.
Your 1991 Mitsubishi 3000 GT sounds like a sewing machine you had the oil changed and it still sound the same the car has 149000 miles What could it be?
if this sound is coming from the "top" of the engine it may be cause by the lifters. the easy way to get rid of this with out mechanical help would be getting a thicker oil. and also there is a liquid , "engine lucas" which it helps your oil lubricate your engine components better. try that.
Where is the starter solenoid located on a 1999 Isuzu trooper?
st the top of the starter motor with wire coming from it. when looking at the engine bay from the front of the car the starter is down below the dipstick and oil filler. on the right hand side. easyest access is from below the car
