Oil Leak
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“Expecting the worst but Edward and Caleb were great and found it only needed a proper trans service that another shop said they did but left seriously underfilled.”
What's going on
Oil leaks range from a slow seep on the driveway to an active leak that drops pressure while driving. How urgent it is depends on how much oil you are losing and how fast — not just whether there is a spot on the pavement.
Symptoms
- Fresh oil spots where you park
- Burning oil smell after driving
- Low oil level on the dipstick between changes
- Oil on exhaust or under the engine bay
- Blue smoke at startup
Can I keep driving with an oil leak?
A small seep with normal oil level on the dipstick — check level, top off if needed, and schedule inspection soon.
If oil drops quickly, the low-oil light comes on, or you smell heavy burning, stop driving until level is verified.
Never drive with the oil light on — even briefly.
Common causes
- Valve cover or oil pan gasket seep
- Oil filter housing or drain plug seal
- Rear main or front crank seal (higher mileage)
- Cam or crankshaft position sensor o-rings
- Turbo or power steering lines mistaken for engine oil
What happens next when you bring it in?
- 1 Call with how fast the level drops and where you see wetness.
- 2 We clean the area, inspect for seep vs. active leak, and trace it upstream.
- 3 Active leaks and low oil pressure come first — we explain priority before quoting repair.
Unexpected repair?
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