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You may have a leaky gasket or seal somewhere. Not unusual for a high mileage or abused engine.
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what is a good engine oil to use in my car?
what is a good engine oil to use in my car
Why is there an oily residue on the wheels of your 2005 Buick Rendevous?
oilyn residue on wheels generally indicates an oil leak somewhere on vehicle. if this is limited to one wheel, check that wheel for fluid leaks in the brakes on that wheel. if on more than one wheel, check under car and see if oil is blowing back from engine or transmission. if underneath of car has oil, you need to steam clean to remove oil then you should be able to find where oil is leaking
What does it mean when there is engine oil in the water?
headgasket blown.also sometimes a creamy residue on oil filler cap which is a tel tel sign
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 there oily residue on top of fuel tank engine light came on?
Probably blowing back from the front of the car engine. Either oil leak or power steering leak or trans leak is getting fluid on the tank in rear. No other reason than that.
Where does oil go when a car uses oil?
It is burned by the engine combustion process or it is leaking out of the engine.
Why do you smell oil inside your car after you filled your car full of oil?
You probably spilled some oil on or near the engine, making it burn when the engine heats up.
Does engine have to be running when you add oil to your car?
no you check your oil with car off easier when car is cooled off
What is the role of an engine oil pan?
The engine oil pan helps in storing extra oil for the car engine. This stored oil can be used for lubricating the engine. The oil pan is placed at the end of the engine. Generally you will find two types of oil pan, namely dry and wet pan. It also helps in covering the bottom area of the car engine.
Where is the oil pump located on a 91 Lincoln town car with a 302 engine?
On a 1991 Lincoln Town Car , 302 cubic inch V8 engine : The engine oil pump is INSIDE the engine oil pan bolted to the bottom of the engine block
Can you add oil to car when engine is hot?
no
If oil is low will the engine eventually stall and not start?
If the oil is low in your car, it can eventually cause your car to stall and not start. It can also kill your engine.
