10/22/2026
A small oil leak can turn into a costly engine repair if left unchecked.
Your valve cover gasket seals the upper portion of your engine, keeping oil where it belongs. Over time, heat and wear can cause the gasket to crack, harden or leak.
Common warning signs include:
• Oil around the top of your engine
• Burning oil smells or smoke
• Oil spots beneath your vehicle
• Low oil levels between changes
• Oil collecting around spark plug wells
Ignoring these signs can lead to oil loss, increased engine wear and potential damage to other components.
At Country Tire, our technicians can locate the leak, inspect the valve cover and related components and recommend the right repair before a small problem becomes a major expense.
Noticing an oil leak? Give Country Tire a call.
Blair, NE: (402) 426-2173
Glenwood, IA: (712) 527-3621
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