How to Fix a Car Engine that Loses Oil (Leaks)

Engine losing oil. How to fix a car engine that loses oil DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to fix a car engine that keeps losing oil. It could be a bad PCV valve or worn engine that needs to be overhauled. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 46 years.

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[SpikeRazzor]

I said it once and I'll say it again, Scotty is a good man.

[budgetfriendlybabe]

You have no idea how much you helped me with this video. Because of you I located and cleaned my own PCV valve.

[trey]

I wish I could have Scotty do maintenance on my car I don't trust mechanics at shops

[Metqa]

Well, unfortunately, my mechanic says it is worn out pistons and valve seals and that the engine is leaking all over, but I really enjoyed how thorough and to the point your video was. Since the engine is slowly bleeding to death, the only thing I can do is keep adding fresh oil, and I will get some Lucas to hopefully slow down the hemorrhaging! Thanks for the video!

[carlosb]

just a little heads up about the pcv valve. The pcv valve has a spring inside. over time this spring becomes hardened because of the heat. even if your pcv click when you shake it, it does not mean it's still good. The spring might already be brittle and not letting the pcv valve open fully.

[thebigboy]

My favorito loud ;clear pic;entusiastic;right info;no too much talk;detail;select right words;easy to understand;quick in short timing. star. Thankyou.

[CaylebN]

You need to move to the UK Scotty...Because of you. I never go to a garage. I DIY 90% of my repairs now. Really appreciate your videos. I've saved them all

[GrnXnham]

For me it was the valve cover gasket. I thought my car was burning oil--about 1 qt every 2000 miles but after replacing my leaking valve cover gasket, I wasn't losing any more oil! It's common for this gasket to go bad and start leaking before 100k. I never saw oil on the garage floor under the car. It was dripping down on the exhaust manifold and burning off so I didn't realize how much I was losing.

[scottykilmer]

just keep adding oil, and junk it when the engine finally craps out. It may last a while longer.

[morgulstower]

I always find myself coming back to Kilmer because a lot of other ppl on youtube over talk you telling you about their life or trying to act like a fuckin engineer, telling you every single fuckin detail there is under the sun about the car. Scotty GETS TO THE FUCKIN POINT and keeps it simple.

[eltrouble]

Depending on the amount it leaks, it could be a grey smoke as well. This is usually indicative of the valve seals leaking or a head gasket leak, and you should diagnose it first before throwing parts at it. Valve seals are a lot easier to replace than the head gasket.

Keep in mind, this only refers to internal leaks. External leaks will just leave a mess on your garage floor.

[danp]

A convertible stingray. That's a rare one. I swear by Lucas oil stabilizer. KEEP THAT ENGINE ALIVE. I'll check the pcv valve on my 5.4 liter. I've always used good oil and either wix or motorcraft oil filter's. I burn oil at 230k but it runs like a champ.

[delmer]

When you find an honest and better mechanic than this one let me know. best guy ever

[darphbobo]

I see the oil covering the underneath of my car as an extra layer of protection, never need an oil change just keep pooring it in. :)

[khmermobiletv]

Thank you Scott. You help me a lot of diagnostic my car. It help to prevent mechanic rip me off.

[joshvsmith]

Ok, cool! I sure will. Scotty, thank you for all the efforts that you put into helping people through your videos and responding to the questions of others. Blessings to you, brother.

[jackvalley]

I have a 2006 Honda Element AWD with a 2.4L inline, 4 cylinder. The engine is using approximately half a quart of 5w20 oil every 600 miles. There isn't any leaks, oil just seems to disappear. Engine has 145, 000 miles on it and I purchased it used with 142, 000 miles with all maintenance records and it has had excellent care with all the on time oil changes done at Honda. I had the pcv replaced which did not make the oil usage any less. If it's rings/valves how quickly does the oil usage increase, because I can't afford another vehicle. Thanks for any advice

[scottykilmer]

blue is generally burning piston rings, if the smoke is more white, valve seals. You can do a wet and dry compression test of the engine to see which is bad

[scottykilmer]

live with it, worn piston rings and or valve seals do that, costs thousands to replace them.