Blog

The slippery puddle underneath your car means more than just a stain on your driveway. An oil leak can indicate a bigger issue, and left unattended can lead to serious problems for your engine.

Engine oil is critical for the performance of your vehicle. As it moves through the engine, it keeps every moving part and component lubricated. Without the oil, friction and heat from these parts rubbing against each other cause premature wear and tear, corrosion, and damage to the engine components.

At best, you’ll be left with a car that
won’t run and a costly repair bill. At
worst, you’ll need an engine rebuild
or a new engine, or even face a
totaled vehicle.
Oil isn’t used up – it circulates
through the engine, but it should never leave the engine, burn up, or evaporate. If
you check your oil and find the level is low, you know you have a problem. Most
likely, the oil is leaking from the engine.
Bring your vehicle into a trusted and certified auto repair shop, like Vesa’s
Automotive Service, as soon as possible. Call our team at 585.242.2360.

If you’ve recently had an oil change, the problem may be as simple
drain plug. It needs to be replaced properly after
every oil change, so make sure it is tight and not
cracked. The oil filter also needs to be replaced with
every oil change. Check to make sure the oil filter is
secured, tight, and not leaking.
Other common culprits are the seals, valve covers,
and gaskets. Even small holes can allow oil to slowly
leak from the engine.
Bring your vehicle into an auto shop – our techs will
inspect to identify the cause of the leak and repair it so you don’t face the same
problem again. If another oil change is needed, we take extra care to make sure
everything is in place and there are no leaks before we return your vehicle.
Left unattended, an oil leak can mean serious problems for your engine. Even a
small oil leak can trigger the check engine light. Anytime this light comes on,
schedule an inspection and diagnosis as soon as possible at our auto repair shop
in Rochester, NY. If the check engine light is flashing, find a safe place to pull over
and immediately shut off your vehicle and have it towed to a trustworthy auto
repair shop with certified technicians.
When you bring your vehicle to Vesa’s Automotive Service in Rochester for an oil
change, you’ll leave with confidence knowing we have your best interest at heart
and your oil will stay safe and secure in your engine.
If you notice low levels of oil or evidence of a leak in your garage, come in right
away or call us at 585.242.2360.