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Typically, you should expect to see results after about miles of driving. I have a Chevy Cavalier and recently got a new engine put in Cavalier and since my car has been losing oil quickly, my mechanic took a look and said oddly enough there was a hole in my oil filter and put a new one in however it is still leaking.
I believe it only drips when the car is turned on and it does smoke under the hood while running. I switched to thicker oil thinking that would help but no luck. Is this a product that will help me? Thank you for asking about your Chevy Cavalier. Thank you for asking about your BMW i. Based on your description, blue smoke coming from the exhaust could indicate a head gasket leaking oil. Unfortunately, we do not manufacture a product intended to stop oil leaks coming from the head gasket.
I checked the oil level and it was way down so I added a couple of quarts of oil. I check it everyday now and it leaks oil after I drive it to work and back which is 2 miles. Thank you for asking about your Ford Escort. You should expect to start seeing results after about miles of driving. I have a bmw li, the dealer just told me my engine oil is leaking and the engine is full of oil, what should I do about it?
I know nothing about the car. Thank you for asking about your BMW li. I drive a Chevy Cruze. My oil leak makes the oil splatter up and get on the engine causing it to have a smoky smell, but only when I hit my brakes. If I ease on them it never happens. Can Blue Devil help out with this until I am able to get my car to a shop? Thank you for asking about your Chevy Cruze. I have a chevy malibu and yesterday my car almost overheated. I put antifreeze in to the line and this morning i had to put more.
It didnt appear to be leaking, but once i drove it to work about 2 hours later i went to check the antifreeze and had to add more. I let the car run for about 5 min and the antifreeze stayed at the line. I notices some spots under the car and used a paper towel to see what color it was. It looks brown like oil. My dip stick was fine.
It also looks like oil on some parts under the hood. I thought i spilled antifreeze, but when i wiped it off it looks like oil. Is it possible it is an oil leak? Thank you for asking about your Chevy Malibu. Based on your description, it sounds more like an antifreeze leak rather than an oil leak. Hi I have a 95 Toyota Camry. Thank you for asking about your Toyota Camry.
BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak is more concentrated and is the universal application that will work for various leaks such as oil pan leaks, rear main leaks, valve cover gasket leaks, etc.
Whereas the Rear Main Sealer is specifically formulated for only a leaking rear main seal. You should expect to see results after approximately miles of driving. I have a honda civic lx, I just replaced the oil pan gasket due to it leaking alot and now I am noticing it leaking not as much but still leaking would this work for me?
Is the oil loss still coming from around the oil pan gasket? However, the product does not harden or thicken in anyway, so if you are not sure where the leak is coming from, it would be a good idea to add the product to rejuvenate the rubber seals. I have a Subaru b9 tribeca. Do you think your product will work?
Thank you for asking about your Subaru b9 Tribeca. As long as the leak is not more than a seep or light drip, the product should be successful in sealing the leak. I added blue devil oil stop leak to my engine, and the leak now seems to be worse than before. Why would your stop leak product make my oil leak worse? What may be happening is that you are losing the product now along with your oil. Hello, i own a bmw i. I have to top up a litre or 2 every 2weeks or so since my last service.
Note: this situation started only after my last service when I used a different type of oil 5W40 Petronas. I have previously been using 10W There is no oil drops underneath the car. I had my mechanic check the drain plug but its dry. Can i use your product? I have a buick regal that is leaking or blowing oil out on to the belt of my car. I also have oil underneath my car as well. Thank you for asking about your Buick Regal.
I have a Chrysler c 3. Poured oil back in after it was dry, tried to start car after I received a jump start. Can I use this for oil coming from my oil pan, to patch the leak. Thank you for asking about your Chrysler The BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak would be able to treat a leaking oil pan gasket, however, it is not intended for major leaks. You may want to bring the vehicle into a certified ASE mechanic for a proper diagnosis. Hi, I have a Honda Accord that started leaking engine oil recently.
And every time the check engine light comes on, It means I need to put more oil in the engine. You should expect to start seeing results after approximately miles of driving. The drops are about the size of a quarter. Is it serious? Thank you for asking about your BMW d. You can keep it topped off with oil as needed. I have ford EcoSport petrol.
I have checked head and pan gasket, timing cover , crenck seal and cooler asst also , and computation also weak in two cylinder out of four. Suggest me what to do for this type of oil leack and how happyness this. Thank you for asking about your Ford EcoSport. If the leak is indeed coming from one of the rubbers, you would be a good candidate for the product. You should expect to start seeing improvement after approximately miles of driving.
I have a Infiniti G I noticed a few months after I bought it, that there was oil on the ground in the garage. So this last time I went in for an oil change, I had told them that my car may have an oil leak. The man said that I have a front main seal leak, and my radiator has yellow and green fluid, due to a leak as well…. Your thoughts??? Thank you for asking about your Infiniti G It sounds like you are also experiencing a slight antifreeze leak, so that is something you will want to monitor.
You may want to refrain from taking the vehicle on longer trips until a proper diagnosis is performed. I have a Nissan Altima. It is leaking slowly I added some blue devil into the oil after that I was told that the drip was actually coming from the oil pan being rusted however it is not leaking excessively just little spots under wherever my car is parked.
With what they told me about it being the oil pan being rusty making a slow drip will blue devil still be able to seal that??? Thank you for asking about your Nissan Altima.
Replacing the pan may be your best option. After clearing it would illuminate again, repeatedly. The diagnostic device reading consistently said it was a gas cap issue.
Upon visiting a local Hyundai dealership for an oil change I mentioned the issue and had the gas cap changed. Post new gas cap installation, the check engine light illuminated and the problem remained as the diagnostic device again said it was a gas cap issue, so I just chose to ignore it and have experienced no problems.
Worth mentioning is I rarely drive this car these days other than local trips to the grocery store, etc. I do however use it for longer road trips maybe two or three times a year, and it has served me well with no problems.
I do keep the car in great condition with regular service maintenance. Of course they recognized the illuminated check engine light. Here is their description.
Item Description Diagnostics when referred to in an automotive sense is the various testing done on the automobile to ensure safety and proper engine functioning. The forms of diagnostics can range from brakes, to air conditioning, to suspension and many more. Reason Diagnostic work is often needed in order to fully examine the vehicle in order to understand what is needed to fix a specific problem.
Over the years, the technological advances associated with automobile diagnostics have saved technicians countless hours of inch by inch vehicle inspection that can now be done through the work of various computers.
Diagnostics is a crucial step in the repair of any vehicle. It would be obvious as I have an epoxied floor, which I clean regularly. Will your product meet my needs and do you have any other advice? Thank you for asking about your Hyundai Sonata. The fact that you are not seeing any oil dripping to the ground is definitely a good sign. It may just be lightly seeping at this point, so you would be a good candidate for the product.
I have a Honda CR-V and have had to add quarts of oil to my engine once a month. I took my car to a mechanic last month to get new brake pads and asked him to take a look at the oil issue as well. I notice it if my car is on and in park, as I have never noticed it leaking while actually driving.
However, the mechanic told me my car is burning oil. Would it be leaking at the bottom front of the car if it was burning oil? Should I test a leak repair product just in case? Thank you for asking about your Honda CR-V.
This would explain the mechanic finding the burning oil issue and you seeing oil dripping to the ground. The product does not harden or thicken in anyway, so it would not hurt the engine in anyway. I have a chevy cruze and i just found out that i had a oil filter housing leak. I just got a oil chance last month, and my mechanic says my oil life is at a half quart.
My car was never leaking before until now. Based on your description, we recommend using the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak for your oil filter housing leak. My boyfriend has a Cadillac CTS Wagon with , and it has a small oil leak that is leaves a mark on the garage floor. Can the Blue Devil work for this? The BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak would be an excellent choice to help seal your leaking valve cover gasket.
You should expect to start seeing results after miles of driving. There is never any oil on the ground even after leaving it for a couple days. Thank you for asking about your Chevy Captiva. The fact that you are not seeing any oil on the ground could mean the leak is internal and more serious than the symptoms display.
We recommend bringing the vehicle to a certified ASE mechanic for a proper diagnosis. Thank you for asking about your Grand Prix. Based on your description, it sounds as though you would be a good candidate for the product.
Expect to start seeing results after miles of driving. Synthetic Power Steering Fluid. Windshield Washer Concentrate. How Bad is My Oil Leak? BlueDevil Pro on December 29, at pm.
Thanks, BDP. All cars develop them, from minor leaks to slow drips that develop into a major threat to a vehicle. While difficult to find on a vehicle, you can take some of the guesswork out by considering the most common causes :.
Oil filters wear out, can be aligned improperly or be loose. Some vehicle models have additional parts in the filtration system, at the filter, that can leak. At the base of the oil pan is a drain plug, accessible from the underside of your car.
Worn out thread, misaligned threads, or a loose oil drain plug can be a common oil leak cause. If your filler cap, covering where you put oil into the engine, is missing, loose or broken then the pressure of the engine could cause oil to spill out when the vehicle is running. The gasket is a seal that joins the head two metal parts of the engine, such as the between the block and the head s as well as the engine block and the oil pan.
Over time, and with a buildup of sludge oil that breaks down over time due to prolonged temperature exposure , the pressure increases which can cause leaks and failures in the seal of the gaskets. Sometimes damage to the oil pan on the underside can cause minor to severe leaks.
The second is that to make up for the first, internal parts have to work harder, which can lead to them failing. For this reason, you should always address an oil leak at the first signs of an issue. The first, and the most obvious sign that your car is leaking oil, is visible puddles of dark greasy liquid under it. The main thing to watch is the level, which, if your car is leaking a lot of oil, is cause for alarm.
Does a little bit of oil mean I should be worried? No, a few drips every now and then are perfectly normal. If your car is leaking oil fast, you should notice large puddles, as well as a dropping level. The only smoke that should come from your car is exhaust fumes, and they should only come out of the tailpipe. This will result in several things, the first being smoke coming from under the hood.
The second is a sizzling sound, as well as an unpleasant bitter smell, which is the oil burning. The dashboard oil light does precisely that.
You should always take this light seriously. Otherwise, the worst-case scenario is a seized engine due to a lack of lubrication. It could also mean a faulty part, such as an oil pump or oil sensor.
If the oil indicator light comes on while driving, your best bet is to pull over and check the oil level using the dipstick.
Having enough oil — is crucial when it comes to your engine staying within a safe temperature range. As we mentioned earlier, oil keeps heat low by reducing friction.
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