If you’re seeing your oil light a lot more often than you think you’re supposed to, then you might be dealing with a leak. Thankfully, there are a lot of signs that you can look for that can help you to confirm this, so that you can get your Jaguar into the shop before it becomes a bigger issue.
If you’re ready, then let’s take a look at a few tips on how to diagnose a Jaguar oil pan gasket leak. That way, if you see any of these symptoms then you’ll be ready to get this issue taken care of.
How Do I Know If My Jaguar Has An Oil Pan Gasket Leak?
Jaguar owners love their vehicles and so if anything seems awry, they tend to notice pretty quickly. Below you’ll find some of the most common signs that there’s an oil gasket leak and we’ll tell you a little more about each.
Oil puddle under your Jaguar
One of the most common symptoms and certainly easy to spot, a puddle of oil underneath your Jaguar is never a happy sight – Well, unless you’ve just topped off the oil, of course. If you haven’t, though, then that puddle may definitely inspire a little panic.
Take a look at the puddle itself – if it’s large or you are seeing drops of oil falling while you watch, then the odds are that it’s an oil pan gasket leak and you’ll need to get it addressed right away!
Irregular oil consumption
If you find that your oil light is coming on a lot and you seem to be topping off the oil more regularly than usual, then it might well be the oil pan gasket. The leak will need to be traced in order to be 100% sure that this is the case, however, so you’ll want to get your vehicle into the shop for a closer look.
This is not something to put off – While a small leak might seem innocuous, you’ve got precision-engineered parts of your Jaguar that are currently being under-lubricated, and it won’t take long before your vehicle starts overheating and serious damage may occur.
Smoke from the hood or exhaust
One of the more alarming symptoms of an oil pan gasket leak is smoke coming from the hood or from your exhaust. As it’s not only a visual symptom but one you’re going to smell, this is the sign that will most likely get you to a garage quickly.
What’s happening is that the oil is ending up in places where it shouldn’t be and the heat is doing the rest, but this is definitely not a symptom to ‘sit on’ – Get your Jaguar into the shop as soon as possible so that the leak may be found and remediated!
Engine frequently overheating
When the oil pan gasket is leaking your oil, the odds are high that your Jaguar will start overheating often. That’s because you’ve got a lot of parts under the hood that need to be properly lubricated and if they’re not, then friction will come into play and the results can be disastrous.
Overheating should not be ignored, as at this point the potential for expensive damage to your engine will be very high.
Your best bet is to get your vehicle to experts who know your Jaguar right away – Like Import Motorworx, The European Specialists!
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Come and see the difference it makes to have specialist mechanics on your side – You’ll be very happy that you did!
