It was a Tuesday morning in February, about 15 degrees outside, when a panicked customer rolled into the bay with his 2011 Chevy Silverado 5.3L. The oil pressure gauge was sitting dead at zero, and he’d driven three miles that way before noticing. I pulled the dipstick—bone dry. The engine was ticking like a time … Read more
Introduction: Why Your Oil Pan Gasket Matters More Than You Think Picture this: You pull out of your driveway, only to notice a dark, oily stain where your car was parked. Your heart sinks—another leak. If you’ve ever dealt with an oil leak, you know the frustration of constantly topping off your oil, worrying about … Read more
Tracking down an engine oil leak can feel a bit like detective work. One day you see a faint oily spot under the car, and the next day the dipstick shows the oil level is dropping faster than usual. Many drivers ignore these early clues, assuming it’s just a minor seep. But engine oil leaks … Read more