A Ford engine contains many different fluids, each of which has a specific role in your engine performance. Worn or damaged components can lead to leaks, and fluid loss will cause additional engine damage, depending on the affected system. If you have a car engine leaking, we can fix it at your Ford dealership. These are some of the types of leaks we can repair.
Coolant Leaks
Coolant is the liquid in the cooling system, and it can absorb heat. Liquid coolant is pumped through the cooling system at high speed, and it absorbs the heat radiating from hot engine components. The heat is transported to the radiator by the coolant, and it enters the radiator tubes, where the heat is removed by airflow over the tubes.
Coolant is available in bright colors like pink, green, yellow, and blue. If your Ford is leaking liquid in any of these colors, your engine is in danger of overheating. A lack of coolant means heat can’t be removed from your engine, and the increasing temperature will damage engine seals and gaskets. Once we find and seal the leak, we’ll refill the coolant, and your engine temperature will return to normal.
Oil Leaks
Oil lubricates all the moving parts in your engine as it circulates. Many of these parts depend on friction to work effectively, and the oil allows them to move smoothly rather than grinding against each other. The continuous flow of oil helps to cool the hot engine components, and additives in the oil help to prevent engine rust and break down engine deposits.
Oil is usually amber, although it darkens over time as it absorbs dirt in your engine. If oil is leaking, you’ll usually spot a puddle of amber, cream, or even black liquid on the ground underneath the engine. A lack of oil means engine components will grind against each other and suffer damage. Your engine temperature will also increase. We’ll trace the source of the leak and seal it, then we’ll refill your oil.
Transmission Leaks
The transmission is filled with fluid, and this fluid provides the hydraulic power that allows your gears to shift effortlessly. The fluid also coats transmission components to reduce friction damage, and it cools the components as it passes over them.
Transmission fluid is bright or dark red and has a slightly sweet smell. If you have a transmission leak, gear shifting will become rougher and louder, the transmission will start to overheat, and transmission components can seize up. The most common leak spot for transmission fluid is the transmission pan gasket. We’ll replace the gasket and also check for any other leaks, then we’ll replace the transmission fluid.
Leaking fluid can cause serious engine damage if it’s not stopped quickly. Call our service department today at Chestatee Ford of Dahlonega, GA.
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