Q: Exhaust pipe oil leak
There is an oil leak on the exhaust pipe, and smoke is coming out. The oil pan gasket needs to be changed.
Recommended Services
| Oil/Fluid Leak Inspection | $94.99 - $114.99 | Get a Quote |
The oil pan may appear wet, but the leak may be running down from a higher place on the engine. The valve cover gaskets or camshaft seals may also be leaking down. Washing down the engine and adding U/V dye to determine the exact cause of the leak is recommended. An inspection from a qualified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, can help you locate the leak and make the needed repairs.
The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our
terms of service
for more details
Get an instant quote for your car
Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing
What others are asking
What does the low tire pressure Warning Light mean?
The low tire pressure Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. This light illuminates when one of your tires is not inflated to the proper air pressure. Driving with an underinflated tire can be very dangerous, so stop as...
Truck turns over but doesn't start
It is quite possible that the fuel filter is what is causing your no start issue. If the fuel filter becomes clogged with debris, the fuel pressure at the fuel rail will decrease due to the restriction. If the fuel...
Ticking noise in engine
Hello. The sound of ticking is not normal in most cases. A technician will have to listen to the ticking sound in person to determine if the noise is normal or not. Oftentimes a ticking sound can occur from low-grade...
My car has a little shake to it.
You may have a bad tire or something that is loose on the front end. I would suggest having a mechanic lift and inspect the tires (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-do-a-tire-safety-inspection-by-jason-unrau) and front end to see if there is a front tire or axle...
Car runs rough, with choking sound - 2008 BMW 528i xDrive
I'm not sure what you mean by "choking sound." If by that you mean "wheezing", this could be an air leak in the intake - loose or leaking vacuum hose - a common problem with high mileage engines. The Service...
Intake air flow leaking. What makes this happen?
Hi there. When having the code P0171 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0171-obd-ii-trouble-code-system-too-lean-bank-1-by-andrew-quinn), the fuel system is too lean. This could be the fuel pump is not working, the fuel filter is dirty or plugged, or the injectors are plugged or not working properly. Check...
My Chevy blazer is overheating and the heater started blow cold air but now doesn't work at all what could that be?
The heater not working in some cases may be related to the overheating problem you are also having. This may be due to a faulty heater blower motor or potentially a bad heater core (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/heater-is-not-working-inspection). As you may know, the...
2013 BMW X3 2.0 all wheel drive, parking brake button is not doing anything 2013 BMW X3 3.0
Hi there - I don't wish to insult, but are you pressing the button, or pulling it up from the forward lip of the button? Pushing the button releases the emergency/parking brake. Pulling up on the front lip of the...
I have a 2015 Volkswagen Gti, and when I accelerate fast the EPC light comes on and the car loses power and begins to shake. I nee
Most of the engine components should be covered for 100 thousand miles. This isn't just factory policy, this is US law. Any component that could be part of the emission control system has to be covered and that would include...
Related articles
The Best Used Cars to Buy If You're a Construction Worker
If If you're a construction worker, you don’t have to worry about hauling a whole lot of supplies and materials to the site – that’s the boss’s problem. As long as it’s big enough to hold your tools (and most...
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Exhaust Pressure Control Valve
Common signs include engine performance issues, excessive smoke or soot from the exhaust, and the Check Engine Light coming on.
Symptoms of Bad or Failing Windshield Washer Nozzles
Common signs include washer nozzles only spraying a little washer fluid, mold in washer fluid lines, fluid leaks, and physical damage to nozzles.
Browse other content
Services
Cities
Maintenance