Mobile repair · Yuba-Sutter
Oil leaks & valve cover gaskets at your driveway.
A leaking valve cover gasket drips oil onto hot exhaust parts. You smell it, sometimes see smoke, and lose oil between changes. Most are a straightforward driveway job.
Sound familiar?
Signs to call us
- Burning oil smell after driving
- Light smoke from the engine bay
- Oil coating the top or side of the engine
- Oil level drops between changes
On site
What we do
- Clean and trace the leak to its real source
- Replace the gasket and any spark plug tube seals
- Torque the cover to spec
- Run the engine and check for drips
Good to know
Leaks from the rear main seal or oil pan on some cars need a lift. We'll tell you if that's what we find.
Questions
Oil leaks questions
Is a valve cover leak dangerous?
Oil on hot exhaust can smoke and, rarely, catch fire. It's worth fixing early.
Why do you check the plug tubes?
On many engines leaking tube seals foul the spark plugs and cause misfires.