Understanding the Dangers of Oil Leak in Audi Introduction Oil leaks are becoming more common now a day in many cars having a very good performance, even Audi is not in exception. An oil leakage can not only affect the performance but also deteriorate the health of the car. So only way to save your car is to properly address the problem. In this article, you’ll know about how oil leakage can be dangerous for your car.
What causes oil leakage? Damaged gaskets and seals Seals and gaskets may wear and tear gradually because they remain exposed to extreme temperatures. After they get worn off, oil starts to leak through them. Faulty connections There are several connections for the circulation of oil to the engine. If any of those connections are loosened or damaged, then oil would leak out from them. Loose oil filter Oil filter traps the impurities from oil so that pure oil can be supplied to the engine for best results. But sometimes those oil filters are poorly fitted due to which oil escape out from that place. Loose of damaged oil drain plug An oil drain plug prevents the oil from getting out of the vehicle. Sometimes after oil change, people do not fix the drain plug properly and tightly due to which oil escapes out from it. Issues in valves Valves regulate the amount of oil entering to the engine. Worn off valves may lead to over consumption of oil and also oil leakage.
Signs of oil leakage Here are some initial signs of oil leakage. Smell of burning oil Due to internal leakage of oil, it may fall on heated components like engine or into the combustion chamber while you are driving the car. Due to excess heat, the oil gets turned to vapour. Oil on the ground The leaked oil from your car can also drip on the ground where you have parked your car or on the roads. It will be of dark colour. Smoke from engine The smoke produced due to burning of oil when it leaks out and drips on the hot engine. Oil warning light is on If any problems with your oil occur especially low engine oil or low oil pressure, the oil warning light will be turned on.
Harmful effects of oil leakage If the oil leaks out heavily or for a long time as the leakage is not fixed even after getting the signs of oil leakage, then your engine would start to get damaged. Here are some effects of oil leakage which are severely harmful for the engine. Engine overheating Oil helps in keeping the engine cool by minimizing friction. As the oil leaks more and more, the oil level becomes low. So due to lack of oil, the engine components would lose lubrication and it will lead to overheating. The engine power would get converted to heat. This heat would damage most sensitive parts in the engine. Knocking sound wearing of components Due to excess leakage of oil, the oil amount in the car would become minimal and there will be no lubrication between the moving parts. The oil prevents the direct contact of the engine components due to which the engine runs smoothly without making much noise, but when there is no enough oil, the engine components come to direct contact and knocking and grating sound will be produced from the engine. Excess knocking can make the components wear and tear. Increase in oil demands You will have to top up the oil very frequently as most of the oil in your car is being wasted. You will have to rush to the auto parts shop to buy oil and spend more money. Smoke from engine The smoke produced from burning of oil is extremely dangerous for environment. Inhaling the smoke can be injurious to health. Leaking oil can catch fire near the engine and the flames can lead to hazards and accidents which is life risky. Engine failure Finally, if the oil leakage is not fixed then it can lead to complete engine failure permanently. And you have to change the total engine. Replacing the entire engine is very expensive.
Conclusion So you might have understood how harmful engine oil leakage is. To prevent yourself and your car from such harm, you have to maintain the engine system regularly and the maintenance includes checking and changing the oil. If you found that your car is leaking oil then you have to get it fixed soon. It is extremely dangerous to drive continuously while your car oil is leaking.