Dear Mike,
I’ve been noticing some spots on my driveway where I park my car and I have a feeling it might be an oil leak. I’m not exactly sure where it’s coming from, but I do know that it’s a serious issue that needs to be addressed ASAP. What’s the best way to locate an oil leak on my vehicle’s engine? I need some advice on how to tackle this problem before it gets worse.
Thanks in advance,
Nikolai
Dear Nikolai,
Firstly, I want to commend you for recognizing the importance of addressing an oil leak on your vehicle’s engine. Ignoring it can lead to serious engine damage and hefty repair bills. So let’s get to the bottom of this.
You mentioned noticing spots on your driveway where you park your car. As a certified automotive expert and founder of Urban Automotive, the top-rated auto repair shop in Oakville, Ontario, I can confidently say that it’s highly likely that you do have an oil leak. But don’t fret, detecting the source of the leak can be easily done.
As modern vehicles have high compression engines with several components attached to them, leaks can come from various sources, not just the engine gaskets. The seals on the various sensors modules and control units that are attached to it can also be the culprit. Therefore, a proper engine shampoo and UV dye can be used to clean off the affected area and pinpoint the source of the leak.
Your service provider should suggest this method and have you take the vehicle for a few days to ensure the leak shows itself to them or perform the inspection in the shop under the light of a black light with special glasses. At Urban Automotive, we take this process a step further by using the UV dye method coupled with our extensive experience in leak detection, plus a little bit of magic.
For example, one time we had a customer bring in their car with a mysterious oil leak. The vehicle was running fine, but there were visible signs of oil spots on the customer’s driveway. After our inspection, we found that it was a faulty oil pressure switch that was causing the leak. He was driving around with his car leaking oil and didn’t know until his driveway called him out on it. Thankfully, we were able to catch it early before any major damage was done.
In conclusion, if you suspect an oil leak, don’t hesitate to take it to a reputable auto repair shop like Urban Automotive in Oakville, Ontario. We’ll assess the situation and get to the root of the problem using our innovative and proven methods.
Thanks for reaching out, Nikolai. Feel free to drop by anytime. Our team of experts is always happy to help.
Yours in automotive humor,
Mike Urban