Understanding the Dangers of Oil Leak in Audi

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Understanding the Dangers of Oil Leak in Audi Introduction Oil leaks are becoming more common now a day in many cars having a very good performance, even Audi is not in exception. An oil leakage can not only affect the performance but also deteriorate the health of the car. So only way to save your car is to properly address the problem. In this article, you’ll know about how oil leakage can be dangerous for your car.

What causes oil leakage? Damaged gaskets and seals Seals and gaskets may wear and tear gradually because they remain exposed to extreme temperatures. After they get worn off, oil starts to leak through them. Faulty connections There are several connections for the circulation of oil to the engine. If any of those connections are loosened or damaged, then oil would leak out from them. Loose oil filter Oil filter traps the impurities from oil so that pure oil can be supplied to the engine for best results. But sometimes those oil filters are poorly fitted due to which oil escape out from that place. Loose of damaged oil drain plug An oil drain plug prevents the oil from getting out of the vehicle. Sometimes after oil change, people do not fix the drain plug properly and tightly due to which oil escapes out from it. Issues in valves Valves regulate the amount of oil entering to the engine. Worn off valves may lead to over consumption of oil and also oil leakage.

Signs of oil leakage Here are some initial signs of oil leakage. Smell of burning oil Due to internal leakage of oil, it may fall on heated components like engine or into the combustion chamber while you are driving the car. Due to excess heat, the oil gets turned to vapour. Oil on the ground The leaked oil from your car can also drip on the ground where you have parked your car or on the roads. It will be of dark colour. Smoke from engine The smoke produced due to burning of oil when it leaks out and drips on the hot engine. Oil warning light is on If any problems with your oil occur especially low engine oil or low oil pressure, the oil warning light will be turned on.


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