An important thing to remember is that not all engine-oil leaks are the same. Some are visible all the time, with that annoying puddle of oil visible wherever the vehicle is parked. To confirm that it’s an oil leak and not another type of fluid, that spot on the ground should be brown or almost black in color.
Other oil leaks appear when the vehicle is parked on an incline, while others only appear when the vehicle is being driven. A vehicle might lose oil only when driven for a couple reasons. It’s possible that the engine is burning oil, or that the seals only leak at operating temperature or under high pressure. One other possible reason is that oil is leaking, but it’s pooling on undercar shields or frame components and running off onto the road while the vehicle is in motion. In this situation, the only way to determine if the engine is leaking oil is to keep a close watch on the engine-oil level. While most modern vehicles include an oil-level and oil-life monitor, older cars need to be checked using the trusty dipstick.
If an oil leak is suspected, no need to panic, and it doesn’t necessarily mean your facing a huge repair bill. A single application of Oil Seal Engine Oil Burning & Leak Repair OIL SEAL ENGINE OIL BURNING & LEAK REPAIR from Bar's Leaks can revitalize worn engine seals and gaskets to restore them to like-new performance. This professional-strength formula is designed to stop main-seal, valve-seal, timing-cover seal, cam-seal, crankshaft-seal, oil-pan, valve-cover and all other oil leaks. In addition to being incredibly effective against oil leaks, this product also can tackle oil-burning problems.