{"id":1559,"date":"2018-09-06T16:37:17","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T16:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/carvillesautomart\/?p=1559"},"modified":"2023-05-23T15:09:42","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T15:09:42","slug":"how-to-tell-if-your-vehicle-is-leaking-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/blog\/how-to-tell-if-your-vehicle-is-leaking-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"How to tell if your vehicle is leaking oil"},"content":{"rendered":"

As our vehicles get older and start to develop wear and tear, it\u2019s only natural that they\u2019ll start leaking fluids at some point or another. In most cases, this is a benign issue (usually caused by coolant fluid or water condensation,) but in others, such as leaky motor oil, it could spell trouble for your model down the road. We\u2019re here to help, though, so come join Carville\u2019s Auto Mart<\/a> today as we show you how to tell if your vehicle is leaking oil. With this information, it\u2019ll be much easier to detect any potential issues!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What color is leaky oil?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

It varies by the age and model type of your vehicle, but in most cases, leaking oil will range from a light brown, thin liquid, to a more viscous\u00a0jet black\u00a0color. Also depending on your vehicle\u2019s construction, this type of leak could come from anywhere underneath its body \u2013 this means that you\u2019ll want to keep an eye out anywhere for potential problems.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What does an oil leak smell like?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Motor oil is unique in that it comes in many different forms when expelled from underneath your vehicle. Sometimes it can be odorless, and other times you\u2019ll notice it by that distinctive \u201cmotor oil\u201d smell. However, if you notice a strong, pungent \u201crotten egg\u201d smell that you\u2019re sure is coming from your vehicle, that usually\u00a0means that there\u2019s a lube oil issue from either your rear axle or transmission.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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More Maintenance FAQs: Why did my vehicle’s “Check Engine” light come on?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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In most cases, this kind of oil leak won\u2019t be a death sentence for your vehicle; however, since it depends on high-quality oil components to shift gears cleanly and keep its engine running smoothly, it\u2019s always best to see a certified professional technician at your earliest convenience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Read More: How often should you be checking your oil level?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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As our vehicles get older and start to develop wear and tear, it\u2019s only natural that they\u2019ll start leaking fluids at some point or another. In most cases, this is a benign issue (usually caused by coolant fluid or water condensation,) but in others, such as leaky motor oil, it could spell trouble for your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[77],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n