What are the Common Engine Oil Leak Locations

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What are the Common Engine Oil Leak Locations
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An engine oil leak is an unwanted issue that is
only visible when the car remains parked and
cannot be detected while driving.
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Before repairing any engine oil leak in your car,
it is first required to locate the leaking point.
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The best way to locate an engine oil leak is to
start by cleaning the dirt or old oil on and
around your engine.
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Here is the list of the most common engine oil
leak locations
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1-Rear Main Seal
2-Oil Pan Gasket
3-Valve Cover Gasket
4-Timing Cover Gasket
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Rear main seal
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The rear main seal is at the back of your engine
and seals where the crankshaft exits the engine
to attach to the flywheel.
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This seal is notorious for leaking on vehicles
that dont get used often or dont get regular
oil changes.
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Oil pan gasket
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Another common engine oil leak location is your
oil pan gasket, which can leak over time due to
infrequent oil changes.
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This gasket seal between your metal oil pan and
the engine block which is the reason it contracts
significantly with engine operation.
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Valve cover gasket
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The valve cover is very similar in construction
to your oil pan as they are long and made of thin
metal so they are subject to the same leaking
problems.
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In cars, the valve covers are easily accessible
as they are right on top of your engine so
replacing the gaskets is relatively easy.
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Timing cover gasket
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The timing cover is at the front of your engine
if your engine has a timing chain and the cover
shields the timing components like the chain and
gears on the crankshaft and crankshaft.
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The timing system is splash lubricated so leaks
from the timing cover gasket are often slow
leaks, but they can make a mess as they leak out
around your engine drive belt and accessories.
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Remember
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As the engine oil leaks are mainly due to the
seals that are made of rubber, it is advised to
check them and replace when they become hard.
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The best advice in regards to keeping the car in
good running condition is to make sure the car is
being serviced regularly and getting the required
oil changes.
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