Where is the oil leak on the right side of the car?
Right side of engine from driver’s view is leaking oil from the head gasket near the back of the engine. Dealer indicated that it is a 3K repair. No recall on the head gaskets. Do I live with it?
Why do I need to change the oil in my car?
It is often said that changing the oil is the single most important thing you can do to take care of your car. Nevertheless, it is something that many automobile owners delay—and the results of procrastination can be dire. The purpose of oil is to cut down on friction within your engine.
What happens if you have an oil leak in your car?
If you must drive a car with an oil leak, you will need to check your oil frequently, and you will need to be the judge of how bad it’s leaking and how often it will need to be topped off. Oil leaking from an engine can cause a huge mess wherever you park and permanently damage asphalt surfaces,…
Is the head gasket on the passenger side leaking?
They called me the next day to come by the garage and sure enough the head gasket was leaking on the passengers side of the truck. i made a decision to replace the head bolts and gaskets on both sides, to replace the tensioners,and the timing chain while they had it torn down.
When to stop changing the oil in your car?
Stop Changing Your Oil! Oil chemistry and engine technology have evolved tremendously in recent years, but you’d never know it from the quick-change behavior of American car owners. Driven by an outdated 3,000-mile oil change commandment, they are unnecessarily spending millions of dollars and spilling an ocean of contaminated waste oil.
How many miles before you need an oil change?
Sixteen of 34 carmakers now use oil life monitoring systems in their 2013 model-year vehicles, including all three domestic automakers. That represents a majority of the vehicles sold in the U.S. One GM car Edmunds drove went 13,000 miles before the monitoring system indicated the need for an oil change.
Why do I keep getting reminders to change my oil?
Because busy car owners seldom read their owner’s manuals, most have no idea of the actual oil change interval for their cars. And so they blindly follow the windshield reminder sticker, whether it’s an accurate indicator of the need for an oil change or not.
When to take your car to the shop for an oil leak?
A: If you see a puddle of greasy-looking liquid on the ground after your vehicle has been parked for a while, then that means you have an oil pan leak, which usually indicates holes in your car’s oil pan or gaskets. Take your vehicle to a shop straight away. Q: How much does it cost to fix an oil leak?