Is Engine Oil Leakage Considered a Major Overhaul?

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Engine oil leakage does not constitute a major overhaul. Oil leakage is a common issue in many vehicles, often caused by problems with the oil filter or crankshaft oil seal. Timely replacement of the relevant components can resolve the issue, as different leakage points have corresponding solutions. Some cases only require replacing parts, making a major engine overhaul unnecessary. The car engine is the device that provides power to the vehicle, determining its power, fuel efficiency, stability, and environmental performance. Therefore, regular maintenance of the car engine is essential: Regularly change the engine oil and oil filter: If the filter is clogged, oil cannot pass through smoothly, potentially rupturing the filter or opening the safety valve, allowing oil to bypass through the relief valve and carry contaminants back to the lubrication areas. This accelerates engine wear and increases internal contamination. Maintain good crankcase ventilation: Airborne contaminants can accumulate around the PCV valve, potentially clogging it. This can cause polluted gases to flow back into the air filter, contaminating the filter element and reducing its filtration efficiency. Inhaling excessively dirty air-fuel mixtures further pollutes the crankcase, leading to increased fuel consumption, accelerated engine wear, and even engine damage. Regularly clean the crankcase: During engine operation, high-pressure unburned gases, acids, moisture, sulfur, and nitrogen oxides from the combustion chamber enter the crankcase through the gap between the piston rings and cylinder walls. These mix with metal particles from component wear, forming sludge. In small amounts, the sludge remains suspended in the oil, but in large quantities, it precipitates, clogging filters and oil passages, making engine lubrication difficult and causing wear.