Why is My Car Leaking Oil?

Have you spotted an oil leak under your car? Unsure of how to approach your car's oil maintenance? Skip the oil leak repair near me search and read on to find out what causes oil to leak and how easy scheduling oil leak repair can be with Dellen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Greenfield!

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What Causes Oil to Leak

Experts can narrow down oil leak causes to three issues: damaged oil gaskets or pans, poor gasket install, or faulty rings and valve seals.

Damaged Oil Gaskets or Oil Pans

Driving on rough or poorly maintained roads with road debris can damage the underside of your car. Constant friction or scraping of the oil pan, located under the car, will eventually wear a hole in it: prime time conditions for an oil leak.

Poor Gasket or Filter Installation

When visiting local mechanic shops or non OEM certified repair shops, oil gasket and oil filter installation can go wrong. Unevenly distributed tightness when inserting the oil pan gasket or valve can occur, or the oil filter can be loosely inserted. Each of these improper methods directly causes oil leaks.

Faulty Ring or Valve Seals

While it can occur for a number of reasons, correctly installed rings and valve seals can become loose. This causes an oil leak that car owners can't detect if there's no hole present in the gasket for the oil to exit. This is one of the more serious oil leak situations, as the oil directly burns in the combustion process while driving. 

How Often Do I Need an Oil Change?

The best way to prevent oil leaks is to follow a proactive routine car maintenance service schedule. Most manufacturers suggest that cars be brought in for an oil change and check every 10,000 miles or six months-whichever comes first. Schedule your Mopar Express Oil Change with us when the time is right.

Schedule Oil Leak Repair in Greenfield with Dellen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Our dedicated service team is happy to clarify any lingering oil leak questions that you may have. Contact us online or visit us today at our conveniently located dealership in Greenfield, serving auto shoppers in Greenfield and near New Castle with pride.

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