Question:
I have an old 92 Ford Crown Victoria that I use to drive to Home Depot and Lowes so I don't mess up the inside of my 03 Accord. Now the Crown Vic. if I don't drive it for 10 days or so to my next trip to HD or Lowes it will start to leak 1 to 2 drops of oil per day. But if I drive it the leaking will stop and come back in about 5 days (1 to 2 small drops again; size of a penny each). So do old cars leak oil after they are not driven after a couple of days (seals become dry) and stop when I drive?
Answers:
Anyone know any 'green' cars available to buy in the UK?
that Your car may not "stop" leaking when driven. the fluid may accumulate in a pocket (which overflowes at some point) or on the exhaust (to be burnt off each day). you need to find the source of the leak. by tracing it yourself or getting someone else to find it. then work on causes -- seals--loose fittings-overflowing reservoirs.-............Fords most common leak was the engine rear main seal. Cost to replace that seal outweighs the inconvenience of putting a tray under, to catch the fluids. (large metal trays are available at some auto parts stores)
Probably the seal that goes in the end of the transmision where
the drive-shaft connects to it. The seal cost about 12 - 15 dollars.
When you see someone else on the road in the exact same car as yours....?
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