Hi, recently my car has not been holding oil pressure well and when I went to put in more oil, I noticed that there is a substantial crack on the right side valve, and the area has some oil on it. Is it completely unsafe to drive with the car like this? I need to pick a family member up from the airport tomorrow...
2006-12-09 10:58:55 · 7 answers · asked by jayne_galaxy 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Maybe it is not the valve, but there is something that is noticeably cracked and the area has oil around it.
2006-12-09 11:06:58 · update #1
As long as you have 5 psi of oil pressure you can drive it. But you are taking a chance.
2006-12-09 11:14:19 · answer #1 · answered by Larry C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must mean the rocker.you cant see the valves.if its a rocker,then its not hard to fix.just take off the valve cover and get 1 out of the junk yard and replace it,just make sure its adjusted like the others.
2006-12-09 19:07:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you drive it more, it will just get worse. Get it towed to a shop for repairs. It could lock up and/or explode. Why risk it? Rental cars are cheap enough if you just need to rent for a day.
2006-12-09 19:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by spankie414 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Driving it with the symptom you describe will definitely result in engine failure, it it hasn't failed already. Be prepared to pay a couple thousand dollars for the repair.
2006-12-09 19:06:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
an engine has to be taken apart to determine if a valve is cracked. get another opinion on that one dear.
2006-12-09 19:03:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have it checked I don't think it will run at all if their is a substantial crack
2006-12-09 19:06:42 · answer #6 · answered by allnecam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford expensive car repairs, then drive it. I would recommend using another vehicle for the trip and get yours repaired.
2006-12-09 19:02:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋