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Welcome to the Engine Leaks hub. A leak is often the first sign of a larger problem. I help you identify oil leaks, coolant puddles, and vacuum leaks. We cover common failure points like valve cover gaskets, main seals, and intake manifolds. Learn how to trace a mystery drip back to its source. My 40 years of experience will help you spot a “seeping” gasket before it becomes a “pouring” failure. These guides provide the professional steps to keep your fluids inside the engine.

Gas Getting Into Oil - What Can Cause This To Happen, And Why
Fuel System

Gas Getting Into Oil – What Can Cause This To Happen, And Why

02/22/2024
When changing your oil, one of the worst things to notice, is the smell of gas in the oil. Because, it means that gas, is somehow making its way into your engine’s oil. However, it […]
Rear Main Rope Seal - Alternatives For Many Older Engines
Engine Bottom End

Rear Main Rope Seal – Alternatives For Many Older Engines

02/09/2024
Firstly, using a rear main rope seal, is almost a thing of the past. And, has greatly diminished in use. So, the rear main rope seal worked well, in its time. Only, as long as […]
Coolant Mixed With Oil - In The Lubrication System - Cleaning Tips
Car Fluids

Coolant Mixed With Oil – In The Lubrication System – Cleaning Tips

02/07/2024
Professional installers offer the following information on, cleaning coolant mixed with oil, in the lubrication system. However, the following information, applies only to certain situations. So, it is not applicable for all engines, that have […]
Bubble Test - Used In Conjunction, With A Cylinder Leak Down Test
Engine Testing

Bubble Test – Used In Conjunction, With A Cylinder Leak Down Test

02/06/2024
So, to determine the health of a head gasket, between two cylinders, try doing a bubble test. If you believe you have a leak, but just cannot find it, doing a bubble test may be […]
Oil Mixed With Coolant - In The Cooling System - Cleaning Tips
Car Fluids

Oil Mixed With Coolant – In The Cooling System – Cleaning Tips

01/24/2024
Engine oil mixed with coolant, in the cooling system, is very common. Especially, after a blown or leaking head gasket. So, you opened your coolant tank or the radiator cap, and see that the coolant […]
Possible Oil Leaks at Rear of Engine
Leaks

Rear Engine Oil Leaks – Finding The Real Location Of The Leak

01/15/2024
Rear engine oil leaks, that are confused with a rear main seal leak, are usually an oil pan gasket leaking. Consequently, an oil pan gasket is also, much less expensive to replace, than a leaking […]
Vacuum Leak Detection - The Safe Way To Find Vacuum Leaks
Engine Testing

Vacuum Leak Detection – The Safe Way To Find Vacuum Leaks

12/31/2023
A Vacuum leak can trick you, and your car computer into believing a particular sensor, or system needs fixing. Then, you start replacing components, hoping you’ll fix the problem, unsuccessfully. Often, a vacuum leak makes […]

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