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How to Replace Valve Cover Gaskets
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How to Replace Valve Cover Gaskets

The Simple Fix for the Leaky Engine

Photography by Tori Tellem

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You’re under the hood doing some routine maintenance when you discover the engine is leaking oil. Don’t panic. The solution could be as simple as replacing the valve cover gaskets.

The gaskets work as seals between the cover and the engine to prevent oil from flowing out. But when the gaskets become saturated, they begin to leak. All you need to correct the situation are a few tools, new gaskets, and gasket adhesive.

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