My older car has low miles and is leaking oil why?

Posted on 1/25/2019


While it's great to have low miles on your car, it can also be an problem if it hasn't been driven enough. The oil helps to lubricate the seals and gaskets without the lubrication the seals can become hard and shrink causing the oil leak. If you have a vehicle that isn't your daily driver or one that just sits around as a back up vehicle it's best practices to drive it once a week if possible. It gets all the fluids moving and can prevent your seals and gaskets from drying up and shrinking. 



Happy Adventures,


Heather

By jhautoinc December 19, 2025
This is why fluid services are so important
By jhautoinc December 16, 2025
Some ticking is normal, let's talk about the difference.
By jhautoinc December 12, 2025
They help prevent excess engine wear.
By jhautoinc December 9, 2025
This is why your car isn't warming up properly.
By jhautoinc December 3, 2025
It's an important component.
By jhautoinc November 28, 2025
This requires some testing...
By jhautoinc November 26, 2025
A bit of maintenance can save you.
By jhautoinc November 21, 2025
This is why an oil change is so important
By jhautoinc November 18, 2025
It's not always the seal that's the issue.
By jhautoinc November 14, 2025
A brake inspection can prevent this.