How to Solve Oil Seal Leakage?

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McAngelina
07/25/25 12:24pm
Solutions for oil seal leakage: In cases where disassembly is not required, sealant can be used for temporary sealing. However, oil seal leakage can accelerate oil consumption and lead to blue smoke from the exhaust pipe. Therefore, it is recommended to replace the oil seal as soon as possible while paying close attention to the position and condition of the self-tightening spring. Fluid leakage in cars is commonly observed after prolonged periods of inactivity, but it does not necessarily indicate a problem. On the contrary, sometimes fluid leakage reflects good vehicle operation. For example, water seepage when the car's air conditioning is activated indicates normal and effective operation. Similarly, when the drain pipe drips water, especially in winter, the more water is drained, the more fully the oil is burned, indicating better vehicle performance.
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