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Thanks for that. And thanks for reading Autoblog. Burning oil smell When a valve cover gasket is pinched, worn out or cracked, compressed oil from underneath the valve cover will find a way to escape. Valve cover is dirty and leaking oil During most oil changes , the technician will inspect the valve cover to see if there is any leaking oil coming from the valve cover gasket.
Engine is low on oil As oil leaks from the valve cover gasket, it obviously leaves the oil pan. Engine is running rough and causing misfires Sometimes when oil leaks from a valve cover gasket it leaks all the way down to the spark plug galley and eventually seeps inside the spark plug tubes.
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Thank you for asking about your Volkswagen Rabbit. Unfotunately, we do not manufacture a product intended to stop a vacuum pump leak. A hard part repair may be your best option. Is the oili selant you suggest in this article suitable for marine use?
Will it make any harm or blockage in the internal parts of the engine? The product does not harden or thicken in anyway, so it would not have any adverse affects on the engine. You should expect to see results after about hours of operation. Would this product stop the leaking. I asked the previous owner if they have been any leak underneath, he said that we should keep driving the car and not let it sit for long time.
He also mentioned me that he had a guy who looked into it and think that the top gasket needs to be replaced. If the top gasket need to be replace, is this the reason why the car is leaking oil? Please I need help! Thank you for asking about your BMW i. The BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak is the more concentrated product and is the universal application that will work for various oil leaks such as oil pan leaks, rear main leaks, valve cover gasket leaks, etc.
I have a Chrysler Crossfire that has had a problem with a small oil leak somewhere on the valve cover. It is just enough to occasionally get the burnt oil smoke smell while driving and then is gone. They replaced the seal about 9 months ago, but it started again. The car only has 43, miles on it, but this appears to be a common Crossfire issue. Will Blue Devil seal this? Can I add it to synthetic oil? Will it harm the engine oil viscosity at all and harm the engine?
One more thing I forgot. Do I have to drain any of the oil out, or can I add Blue Devil with the oil level just about at the full mark? Thank you for asking about your Chrysler Crossfire. The product is compatible and can be added with synthetic oil. The product does not contain any petroleum distillates, so it would not affect the oil viscosity. Also, it does not harden or thicken in anyway, so it would not adversely affect the engine or the system itself.
One 8 oz. If you are at the full mark, you may want to allow for enough room to add the 8 oz. I have a Ford Edge It leaking oil on manifold and smoking. Can I use blue devil also just the back is leaking. Once added you can expect to start seeing results after approximately miles of driving. Was told I had a valve cover gasket leak so I used your Pour n-Go head gasket sealer into the radiator per directions. The product you would have wanted to use for a valve cover gasket leak would be the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak.
If so, you would want to change the oil as soon as possible to prevent engine damage. I have a jeep liberty sport 3. Thank you for asking about your Jeep Liberty Sport. The Oil Stop Leak is a universal application and the more concentrated product, which would seal leaks in the oil pan gasket, valve cover seal, rear main seal, etc.
My 88 suburban blew a rod through my oil pan, will blue devil stop leak be able to fix that leak? Thank you for asking about your Chevy Suburban. You should expect to see results after approximately miles of driving.
Have a BMW X5…was told have a minor valve cover leak. Is Blue Devil safe for my car? Thank you….. How long will the Blue Devil Oil stop last for? Until it leaks again Guess needs gasket and valve cover replaced? Once the product seals, it would be a permanent seal. The product does not harden or thicken in anyway, so it would not damage the engine or system itself.
Can i put it in my Acura couz its has gasket front leaking in near the heating plug and it comes out with smoke i can smell oil burning in side when i drive can blue devil repair that until i get it fixed. Hi I have a BMW ci.
I had a smoke test and they told me my valve cover gasket was leaking and needed to be replaced. Which product of yours should I use until I am able to replace it? Thank you for asking about your BMW ci.
As long as the leak is not more than a seep or lightly dripping, you would be a good candidate for the product. I just got my transmission replaced which was a chunk out of my pocket. I have gotten a few quotes that are a bit much for me especially after this large repair so I wanted to know if this could honestly help me? Thank you for asking about your Infiniti g I have a Ford Fusion. I hit a deer and took it to a mechanic after smelling a burnt smell.
They said I have leaky valves. Will your product fix the problem? Thank you for asking about your Ford Fusion. BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak is more concentrated and is the universal application that will work for various leaks such as oil pan leaks, rear main leaks, valve cover gasket leaks, etc.
Whereas the Rear Main Sealer is specifically formulated for only a leaking rear main seal. It is not necessary to add both products simultaneously. I went into smog my ford explorer xls, and the shop said I have a leaking valve cover, it leaks by the back of the cover and when I drive I can smell and see little amount of smoke from the burn of the oil. Does your product solidifys an clogs cooling passages or oil passages?
Thank you for asking about your Ford Explorer. The BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak does not harden or thicken in any way, so it would not cause any adverse results. I have a 94 Pontiac firebird and my valve gasket cover needs replaced. After 5 minutes my car is smoking under the hood. Will blue devil stop oil leak work? Thank you for asking about your Pontiac Firebird. As long as you are not losing oil too quickly, you would be a good candidate for the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak.
The product would be able to treat leaking valve cover gaskets. I have a Hyundai Sonata! I recently found out I had a valve gasket Leak. Thanks for your question about your Hyundai Sonata. Our guess would be that your valve cover gasket leak has caused a low oil level in your car. If your car has low oil the oil may have low pressure or be hotter than normal causing noise in your valves which could sound like ticking or rattling. Our recommendation would be to fix the valve cover gasket leak and top off your oil to see if that fixes the rattling.
We have a Eurovan and recently had the gasket replaced, but still leaking. We are adding a quart about every miles. Thank you for asking about your Eurovan. Unfortunately, the product would not have any influence on a new gasket. Replacing the valve cover may be your best option. Hi Guys. I live i Perth, Western Australia. I do not recall ever seeing your product Blue Devil Oil Stop Leak, so would like to know if it is available here, and if so, from where and at what price.
Thank you and regards. We do have a distributor in Australia that you can purchase the product from. I just replaced my sparkplugs in my Ford Explorer V8. Was seeing oil on a few of them. Did some research and some info advised it could be the valve cover. Think Bluedevil could fix the issue? You should expect to start seeing improvement after miles of driving. I have a Jaguar XK, i had recently removed the valve cover and it is now leaking.
Does BlueDevil need to be added to each oil change? Also would Liqui Moly engine flush clear or clean away BlueDevil? Thank you for asking about your Jaguar XK.
It is not the kind of thing that would need to be added with every oil change. We have a Chevy cruze lt 1. Well its been 3 days since we took it and the valve cover is leaking again.
My husband and I noticed coolant somewhere under the engine. What could this be? Or is it a head gasket issue? Thank you for asking about your Chevy Cruze. Did the mechanic suspect a head gasket leak or did he diagnose the coolant leak? I have a 07 audi a4 quattro with oil leaking from head cover I can see the stream of oil leaking and I have added the product and followed instructions to the T but its starting to stream again.
Thank you for asking about your Audi. Is the leaking coming from the valve cover or the valve cover gasket? If the leak is coming from a non-rubber component, unfortunately, the product would not have any affect. If the leak is coming from the gasket, you should expect to start seeing results after miles of driving. Thank you for asking about your BMW X5. As long as you are not losing oil too quickly, you would be a good candidate for the product.
Hi I have a pfl focus st Got lil bit of oil on 1 spark glug. Would this fix it please. Not much oil. Just a lil bit. Have you confirmed where the oil leak is coming from?
If it is from the valve cover gaskets then we recommend applying BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak to seal the leak. You may have to replace the spark plug as well depending on how contaminated it is. Thank you for reply. Been told it the rocker cover or spark plug o rings. So not a gasket. My Nissan Armada is slowly leaking oil from the gasket covers.
Mechanic says one has a crack in it. Can Blue Devil seal the crack in that gasket cover? Thank you for asking about your Nissan Armada. Just had the oil changed today. Will this product work on a VW? Yes, the BlueDevil Oil would be able to treat the leaking valve cover gasket and timing cover gasket on your Toyota 4Runner. Valve cover gaskets leaking oil small amounts in my Nissan Xterra SE 3. I do not put many miles on my vehicle … maybe a week at the most. Thank you for prompt response.
It does not have to be a continuous drive. You are find to drive the vehicle like you normally would. Hi I have a Chrysler S 6 Cyn my mechanic says valve covers need to be changed slow leaking, I do smell oil burning and some white smoke comes up when I start driving but goes away pretty quickly, no leaking on ground.
Will this be a good choice for me? Thank you for asking about your Chrysler BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak would be able to treat the leaking valve cover gaskets your vehicle is experiencing. You should expect to stat seeing results after miles of driving. I have a Chevy Malibu, I was told by a mechanic that I have an oil pan leak and a valve cover gasket leak. Would Blue Devil help with those leaks, long enough for me to get it fixed near the beginning of July? About 3 weeks Additionally I use full synthetic high mileage oil in my vehicle.
The product is safe and compatible to use with full synthetic oil. I have a sts, 4. I can go months without oil level on dipstick changing, but when I drive at high speeds, level drops faster… will blue devil fix this problem.? Thank you in advance. Thank you for asking about your Cadillac. The product is intended for leaks that are seeping or lightly dripping. I have a bmw m3 convertible with a v8 high performance engine.
I was told i have a small oil leak and was advised to change the valve gasket which is rather costly. Is your product safe for this engine and effective in stopping the leak? I also use synthetic 10w oil. Thank you for asking about your BMW M3. The product can be used with synthetic oil. Will Oil Stop work on oil leaking from valve cover on a riding lawnmower? I have tried to reseal it multiple times and your product could be my Hail Mary.
Yes, the BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak is safe and compatible to use on your riding lawnmower for a valve cover gasket leak. You should expect to start seeing results after hours of operation.
Hello, I have a Lexus LS The car drives magnificently and is in excellent shape as I am the original owner. However, it has an external oil leak slow leak. The leak is seeping or lightly dripping I put a cardboard box under the car to monitor the leak daily. At times I see smoke from under the hood on the passenger side. And lastly, it has a burning smell of oil under the hood.
Thank you for asking about your Lexus. You would want to change the oil before adding the BlueDevil. Expect to start seeing improvement after miles of driving. Synthetic Power Steering Fluid. Windshield Washer Concentrate. Once you have the entire perimeter of the valve cover gasket visible, you need to check for a few things: Valve cover inspection: Loose or missing bolts or screws Cracks in the valve cover Part of the gasket sticking out from under the valve cover Evidence of a leak in the form of oil or black residue around the edge of the valve cover.
How to fix a valve cover gasket leak If you find evidence of a leak, the best solution is to use BlueDevil Oil Stop Leak. BlueDevil Pro on March 31, at pm. Feel free to contact our tech support team at with any further questions. James on September 19, at pm. BlueDevil Pro on September 19, at pm. James- That is excellent to hear! Thank you! BlueDevil Pro on February 19, at am. Ryan- Thank you for asking about your Chevy Blazer. Shawn decker on November 3, at pm. BlueDevil Pro on November 4, at am.
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BlueDevil Pro on March 30, at pm. Kevin- Yes, a leaking valve cover can sometimes leak onto your hot exhaust system and will cause some smoke and a possible burning smell. Maureen Gingras on June 11, at pm. BlueDevil Pro on June 14, at am. Maureen- Thank you for asking about your Ford Focus.
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BlueDevil Pro on January 8, at am. BlueDevil Pro on January 8, at pm. Latanya- There is a very small possibility but it is unlikely. Jorge on January 28, at pm. BlueDevil Pro on January 29, at am. Whenever the valve cover gasket is replaced, ask your mechanic to inspect the valve cover as well. This usually means that the piece has become warped or misshapen.
Any sort of dark residue or debris around the valve cover is evidence of a leak. You might also notice a slight oil smell, from the leaked oil burning on the engine, or find oil in the spark plug wells.
The gasket might not be the culprit but, whenever you suspect an oil leak, you should have the system inspected as soon as possible. We are remaining open during the COVID pandemic as we service a wide variety of vehicles in which our community relies on including emergency and delivery vehicles. Call us today at or click the link below to schedule your vehicle!
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