Noisy Steering
Hearing screeches & having difficulty making turns? It may be caused by a leak within your power steering system.
Puddling Fluids
Puddling fluids are the easiest way to identify a leak within your vehicle.
Exhaust Smoke
Each type of automotive fluid burns a different color smoke, making it easier to identify leak points and what fluid is leaking into your system.
puddling fluids
where is the leak located?
radiator Leak
Located in the front of the vehicle, in front of the engine block, behind the bumper.
head Gasket
Located in the Engine Block, typical fluid leaks will be seen in the engine area or dripping underneath.
power Steering
Located underneath the vehicle, typical leak points are at the joint areas of power steering system.
what color of the fluid under your vehicle?
exhaust smoke by color
Coolant leaks can cause white tailpipe smoke.
Other causes can be a bad fuel pump injector which is very common with diesel vehicles or ECU’s can malfunction and cause inefficient combustion cycle.
Blue tailpipe smoke occurs when some engine oil is leaking or burning.
Black smoke is usually caused by clogged air filters, clogged fuel lines, or carbonized engines. Consult a professional for next steps.
noisy steering
A Screeching or Whining noise while turning at normal speeds can mean that there’s an issue within the power steering system.
faqs
White smoke coming out of the exhaust normally means you are getting coolant/water into your combustion chamber. Normal causes are usually a blown head gasket, or a cracked cylinder head.
Oil leaks can happen for many different reasons. Some of the repairs may be as simple as tightening a bolt, or as difficult as replacing a component. It also matters how much oil is leaking, as a larger leak may not be easy to fix. For smaller leaks one of the quickest ways is to use a stop leak additive. These can stop the average leak which will allow you to do the repair at a later date.
Permatex® Engine Oil Stop Leak is formulated to help stop and prevent engine oil leaks and oil burning without dismantling. This formula is compatible with all minerals, synthetic, single and multigrade oils and suitable for regular and low SAPS applications
Finding coolant on the ground or on your engine usually means a component other than the head gasket is the cause. They normally can be the radiator, a coolant hose, or a core plug(freeze plug). Some of these repairs are easier than others.
Proper application of Permatex Radiator Repair® works on all similar and dissimilar metal types, provides a permanent seal, and requires no flushing or draining after use. Compatible with all standard, extended life, and hybrid coolants
A power steering leak can come from a few area such as the pump, reservoir, hoses or steering box/rack and pinion. Replacing the power steering components can be quite expensive. Permatex® Power Steering Stop Leak can also extend your power steering fluid longevity, revitalizes seals and O-rings, and prevents seal leaks.
A noise while turning can be a number of things including steering, suspension, and wheel bearings. The trick to finding which one you have is to narrow it down by when it occurs and ruling out the others. If it happens when the vehicle is still, you can rule out systems that aren’t moving such as wheel bearings. If it happens when it is moving you need to determine if it happens going one direction or both, this can help you determine what side of the car the problem is on. A common problem is a loud screech or whine from the power steering pump. This would commonly happen all the time whether sitting still or moving, although you may have to turn the steering wheel to get it to happen.
Permatex® Power Steering Stop Leak is a professional product formulated to enhance your power steering fluid. A power steering system encounters high pressures and temperatures which can cause power steering fluid performance to deteriorate. This product can reduce squeaks that can often occur.
A Head gasket leak normally allows coolant to get into the cylinder/combustion chamber. Some of the coolant will be pushed into the exhaust, which will harm the Catalytic Converter and Oxygen Sensors. Some of it will turn to steam due to the Combustion Chamber Temperatures. When it gets bad enough it can affect the way the car runs due to overheating and the fact that coolant doesn’t burn, so it takes up the space of the air/fuel mix that is supposed to be in there. This is a problem that should be taken care of as soon as possible.
Permatex® Head Gasket Repair is designed to stop leaks originating from cracks within your engine coolant system or head gasket. Proper application of Permatex Head Gasket Repair works on all similar and dissimilar metal types, provides a permanent seal, and requires no flushing or draining after use
