I took my car in to have my oil changed on Friday. As is the way at this particular car place, one of the mechanics went over everything they were doing to my car and all the services I might want to have completed while I was there. I gave the okay for everything, they fixed up my car, they gave me my receipt, and I drove away. And then, at my next destination, I looked at the receipt with the notes about my service. After all the details about tire pressure and fluid levels, there was a little box with additional notes.
The notes read
Engine oil leak
Transmission oil leak
What!? Why were we talking about windshield wipers when I have ENGINE problems? No one said anything about this to me, but it seems like a big problem! Do any of you know about cars? Or know people who know about cars? Is my car going to die on the way to my out-of-town workshop on Tuesday?
Help!
4 comments:
No, your car is probably not going to die soon. As cars get older, they usually develop small oil leaks. Mine had one for years. The transmission leak is fairly common, too. I'm sure that you could find someone to teach you how to check the levels. If the transmission oil is getting low, you'll be able to feel that the car is having a hard time shifting. Yes, I've learned this from first-hand experience.
Oh, good, because this car needs to last a while longer. And I can't walk to work anymore.
Basically, moo is right. Small leaks are normal (see my driveway for examples). You will just need to keep an eye on things. Nothing bad will happen...ever...in your whole life.
I would recommend keeping some bottles of transmission and enginge oil to keep in your car, just to keep the car happy.
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