{"id":17301,"date":"2020-10-05T05:30:15","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T12:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=17301"},"modified":"2023-10-11T06:42:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T13:42:42","slug":"why-is-my-car-leaking-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-is-my-car-leaking-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is My Car Leaking Oil?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_57a01f-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_57a01f-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_57a01f-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_57a01f-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_57a01f-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_57a01f-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_57a01f-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_57a01f-66{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_57a01f-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_57a01f-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_57a01f-66 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-6d8f70  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-ed9302\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1d54db-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1d54db-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1d54db-5d\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1d54db-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1d54db-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1d54db-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1d54db-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1d54db-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1d54db-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_1d54db-5d summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1d54db-5d\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The most common causes of leaking engine oil are a leaking oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket, crankshaft seal, or camshaft seal.<\/li><li>Leaking engine oil can also be caused by a damaged oil filter, oil filter adapter housing gasket, oil drain plug, or timing cover gasket. The oil cooler gasket and its lines can also be damaged.<\/li><li>To properly fix an oil leak, you&rsquo;ll need to replace whatever seal, gasket, or component is causing the problem. First, you&rsquo;ll need to determine where the leak is coming from. If you can&rsquo;t tell immediately, clean the engine. Then, run the vehicle and recheck for leaks.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Your car&rsquo;s engine contains a collection of seals and gaskets, each of which is designed to fill the space between two mating surfaces. Most seals and gaskets are made up of a material (e.g., rubber or cork) that deteriorates over time. And when that happens, an unsightly oil leak ensues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oil leaks can stain your engine, tarnish your driveway, and turn your car into a jalopy. Indeed, the problem is one you&rsquo;ll want to address as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first, you must determine the origin of the leak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/car-oil-leak-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"car oil leak\" class=\"wp-image-17327\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/car-oil-leak-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/car-oil-leak-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/car-oil-leak-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/car-oil-leak-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/car-oil-leak-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/car-oil-leak.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Oil leaks can happen because a car&rsquo;s seals and gaskets deteriorate over time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Most Common Sources of an Engine Oil Leak <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Engine oil leaks aren&rsquo;t just messy&mdash;they also pose a threat to your car&rsquo;s health. Leaks can lead to a low oil level, resulting in a lack of lubrication to vital engine components. The outcome is a costly engine failure.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your car is leaking oil, you&rsquo;ll want to address the issue as soon as possible. Oil leaks can come from a variety of locations. The most common sources include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oil Pan Gasket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-pan-gasket-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"oil pan gasket\" class=\"wp-image-17323\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-pan-gasket-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-pan-gasket-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-pan-gasket-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-pan-gasket-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-pan-gasket-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-pan-gasket.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The oil pan gasket provides a seal between the oil pan and the engine block.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The oil pan holds a reserve of oil for the oil pump to pick up and distribute throughout the engine. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/oil-pan-gasket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"gasket\">gasket<\/a> provides a seal between the oil pan and the engine block. When that gasket fails, it can lead to an oily mess at the bottom of the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/oil-pan-leaks-what-are-the-causes-and-how-to-fix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Oil pan leaks\">Oil pan leaks<\/a> can also happen as a result of impact damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Valve Cover Gasket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/valve-cover-gasket-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"valve cover gasket\" class=\"wp-image-17325\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/valve-cover-gasket-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/valve-cover-gasket-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/valve-cover-gasket-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/valve-cover-gasket-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/valve-cover-gasket-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/valve-cover-gasket.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The valve cover protects the valvetrain by keeping oil in and contaminants out. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your car&rsquo;s valvetrain contains important bits and pieces, including the valves, rockers, etc. The valve cover (also known as a camshaft cover or rocker cover) protects the valvetrain by keeping oil in and contaminants out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you might guess, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/valve-cover-gasket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"valve cover gasket\">valve cover gasket<\/a> provides a seal between the valve cover and the engine&rsquo;s cylinder head. But over time, wear and tear can lead to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/valve-cover-gasket-leak-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"leaking valve cover gasket\">leaking valve cover gasket<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crankshaft Seal <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/crankshaft-seal-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"crankshaft seal\" class=\"wp-image-17324\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/crankshaft-seal-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/crankshaft-seal-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/crankshaft-seal-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/crankshaft-seal-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/crankshaft-seal-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/crankshaft-seal.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>There are two crankshaft seals: one at the back of the engine and one at the engine&rsquo;s rear. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The crankshaft is a rotating assembly inside the engine that converts linear motion into rotational force. Also, the crankshaft provides a mounting location for the crankshaft pulley at the front of the engine and the flywheel (or flexplate) at the rear of the engine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/crankshaft-seal-cover-gasket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"crankshaft seals\">crankshaft seals<\/a>: one at the front of the engine and one at the rear (also known as a rear main seal).  Both are designed to prevent oil from leaking out around the crankshaft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Camshaft Seal <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/camshaft-seal-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"camshaft seal 1\" class=\"wp-image-17328\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/camshaft-seal-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/camshaft-seal-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/camshaft-seal-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/camshaft-seal-1-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/camshaft-seal-1-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/camshaft-seal-1.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Camshaft seals are often found in overhead camshaft engines that use a timing belt. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the crankshaft, the camshaft is a rotating assembly inside the engine. But the camshaft has the unique job of opening and closing the engine&rsquo;s valves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On some engines, a single camshaft is located in the engine block. Other applications have one or two camshafts located in the engine&rsquo;s cylinder head(s). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/camshaft-seal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Camshaft seals\">Camshaft seals<\/a> are often found in overhead camshaft (OHC) engines that use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/timing-belt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"timing belt\">timing belt<\/a>. Usually, the first sign of a leaking camshaft seal is oil sneaking out from behind the timing belt cover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oil Filter <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-filter-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"oil filter\" class=\"wp-image-17320\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-filter-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-filter-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-filter-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-filter-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-filter-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-filter.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The oil filter should be replaced every time you do an oil change.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As its name implies, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/oil-filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"oil filter\">oil filter<\/a> traps contaminants that develop in the engine oil. The oil filter should be replaced every time you change your oil. If the filter is left loose during service or has a damaged seal, an oil leak will result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oil Filter Adapter Housing Gasket <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-filter-adapter-house-gasket-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"oil filter adapter house gasket\" class=\"wp-image-17319\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-filter-adapter-house-gasket-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-filter-adapter-house-gasket-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-filter-adapter-house-gasket-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-filter-adapter-house-gasket-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-filter-adapter-house-gasket-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-filter-adapter-house-gasket.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>There oil filter adapter housing gasket, located behind the oil filter housing, can eventually wear out and cause a leak.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The oil filter attaches to (or sits inside of) the oil filter housing. There&rsquo;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/oil-filter-housing-gasket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"gasket or seal behind the housing\">gasket or seal behind the housing<\/a> that can eventually wear out, causing a leak. If the engine has a cartridge-style oil filter, the filter cap or seal can also develop a leak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oil Drain Plug<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-drain-plug-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"oil drain plug\" class=\"wp-image-17318\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-drain-plug-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-drain-plug-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-drain-plug-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-drain-plug-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-drain-plug-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oil-drain-plug.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Most oil drain plugs also have a seal or washer that can wear out, resulting in a leak. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"change your oil\">change your oil<\/a>, the drain plug must be removed and reinstalled. Because the plug sees so much action, it&rsquo;s easy for it to get left loose or become damaged. Most<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/oil-drain-plug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"drain plugs\">drain plugs<\/a> also have a seal or washer that can wear out, resulting in a leak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timing Cover Gasket or Sealant <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/timing-cover-gasket-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"timing cover gasket\" class=\"wp-image-17317\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/timing-cover-gasket-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/timing-cover-gasket-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/timing-cover-gasket-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/timing-cover-gasket-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/timing-cover-gasket-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/timing-cover-gasket.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>A gasket seals the timing cover to the engine block which can eventually wear out and leak. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some engines have a timing chain, while others use a timing belt. Unlike timing belts, timing chains must be kept lubricated by engine oil. A timing cover protects the chain while also keeping the oil inside the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A gasket (or in some cases, silicone sealant) seals the timing cover to the engine block. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/timing-cover-gasket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"gasket\">gasket<\/a> can eventually wear out and leak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oil Cooler Gasket and Lines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some vehicles have an oil cooler that reduces the temperature of the oil. The cooler may be located inside the radiator or mounted externally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, a pair of oil lines connect the cooler to the engine. Because the lines flex during vehicle operation, they&rsquo;re often prone to leaks. If the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/oil-cooler-seal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cooler has a mounting gasket\">cooler has a mounting gasket<\/a>, that can develop leaks as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/underneath-car-check-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"underneath car check\" class=\"wp-image-17329\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/underneath-car-check-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/underneath-car-check-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/underneath-car-check-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/underneath-car-check-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/underneath-car-check-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/underneath-car-check.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Cleaning your car engine can help you determine where the leak is coming from.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Fix an Oil Leak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some vehicle owners may be tempted to use engine oil &ldquo;stop leak&rdquo; additives as a quick-fix solution to an oil leak. But unfortunately, additives can do more harm than good when it comes to your engine. What&rsquo;s more, these products almost never provide a long term fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To properly fix an oil leak, you need to replace whatever seal, gasket, or component is causing the problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to determine where the leak is coming from. If you can&rsquo;t tell immediately, clean the engine off. 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