If you’ve noticed a few brown drops or even a small puddle of liquid left behind whenever you pull out of the driveway,
chances are you have an oil leak.
While you can’t always predict when one will happen, you can schedule an
oil change on a regular basis to help prevent one from
happening. The team at
LaFontaine Mazda Livonia explains.
Reasons Why Your Car May Be Leaking Oil
Oil filter. Oil drain plug. Oil filler cap. Valve gasket. Oil pan. These are all parts of your engine that could be
damaged, cracked, worn, dented, misaligned, or otherwise not fully functioning, thereby cause oil to leak.
An oil leak doesn’t have to mean major repairs, though; it could be simply replacing a small part, or adjusting an
element that has erroneously shifted, like an oil filter.
When it does become a major repair is when you ignore those little drops and puddles, and they add up to a big loss of
oil in your engine. Our dealership offers regular
service specials that make it affordable
to stop in for service and to check on what those drips mean.
What Happens When Your Car Doesn’t Have Enough Oil
The oil in your car or truck is used to lubricate all the parts of your engine that rub together while it’s running. It
also helps to clean harmful particles and dirt from your engine.
When the oil from your car doesn’t stay in your car, due to an oil leak, the engine loses the lubrication it needs.
Without the lubrication, the parts heat up when rubbed together, wear down, and eventually lead to engine failure. While
a
new Mazda car would be great, this isn’t the way
you want to buy one.
Why an Oil Change Can Help Prevent Leaks
Regular oil changes mean a trained technician is looking at the oil filter, valve gasket, and other components that
could cause trouble, inspecting them for damage, wear and tear, and loose elements.
The pros in our service department always check all the pieces when you schedule a regular oil change, and can replace
anything that might cause an oil leak down the road.
Oil changes are a quick, easy way to prevent oil leaks and unnecessary damage to your engine. Get in contact with the
service team at our
Mazda dealership in Livonia, MI and
schedule your oil change today!
