Identify the Signs of Bad Valve Seals in your Mini Cooper by Mountain View Auto Experts

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Identify the Signs of

by Mountain View Auto Experts


Many car owners do not realize that valves seals play a vital role in Mini.


Seal on top of the valves keeps the oil in the cover from being sucked down into the engine.


Valve seals are made from heavy-duty rubber, so they easily fit over the valve's top.


Any issue with the valve seal is so serious, especially when it includes the engine.


The following points define the signs of bad valve seals in the Mini Cooper.



Decrease in engine power and performance is the first sign of bad valve seals.


Leaking valve seals lead to compression problems and cause poor combustion and power loss.



Blue smoke coming from the tailpipe is a sure sign that the valve seal has some issue.


When the valve seals worn out, the oil passes through to the combustion chamber and burn with the fuel.



A small problem with the valve seals will produce a ticking or popping noise from the engine.


When you accelerate the engine of Mini, the noise gets louder.



Bad valve seals mostly show problems when the car is idling at stoplights.


This leads to oil being sucked in the heads and gathered at the valve stems.



If the valve seal is failed, drivers can see a lot of exhaust smoke while starting the car.


For that reason, it is recommended to check the valve seal regularly.



When the valve seals go bad, it cannot control the oil that slips into the guide.


Bring your Mini to a reputed mechanic for replacing the bad valve seals ASAP.


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