5 Possible Reasons Why Your Car Is Leaking Oil
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Have you experienced starting your car and seeing an oil warning light flashing on your dashboard? Or perhaps you hit a bump or something on the road and suddenly the light flashes a few minutes later? Uh-oh! You might have an oil leak on your hands!
Modern vehicles have two different lights related to the oil system. You need to identify what this light is telling you. The first light, which is orange in color, indicates that it is time to change your oil. The second light, which is typically red, alerts you to a potentially more critical issue such as having a low oil, low pressure, faulty sensor, or faulty pump.
When you see an oil warning light on your dashboard, the first thing you need to do is use the dipstick to see how much oil is in the reservoir. If the oil level is low, add some more oil. When you restart your car and the dashboard oil warning light is no longer there, then you have solved the problem. However, if the light is still on, you may be facing a bigger issue. Have your vehicle serviced for maintenance right away.
If you’ve got an oil leak, make sure to get it addressed immediately. Take a look at some of the common reasons why these leaks happen.
- Oil is draining out.
Loosened or worn-out drain plugs can cause leaks. These plugs are located at the base of your oil pan. They wear out or get loosened over time, especially when your car runs over debris on the road.
- Your engine gasket needs replacing.
Oil creates sludge over time, which is harmful to the gasket. Once the gasket degrades, the oil will leak out.
- The oil pan is damaged.
Large rocks, potholes, bumps, and other debris can cause damage to your oil pan. When it gets dented or suffers other damages, the seal can become loose and allow oil to leak.
- The oil filler cap is broken or loose.
If your oil filler cap is not sealed properly or is broken, oil can spill out while you’re driving (especially if you hit big bumps).
- The oil filter is worn out or misaligned.
The oil filter wears out over time or gets misaligned with constant use of your car. If this happens, it can cause your vehicle to use more oil than it normally needs.
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Last Updated: February 28th, 2023