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We know that taking your vehicle into a repair shop every time you have a minor issue can be an annoyance, but ignoring an oil leak and continuing to drive with one is never a good idea.
When your Porsche develops an oil leak or you suspect this could be occurring in your Porsche, it’s best to have it looked at as soon as possible. Stopping the oil leak can add years of life to your beloved Porsche. Conversely, continuing to ignore it can cause serious engine problems and a complete breakdown.
Detecting an Oil Leak in Your Porsche
Sometimes Porsche owners won’t recognize an oil leak in their vehicle until it’s too late, but most times there are obvious indicators this is occurring in your vehicle. Listed below are a few signs to look out for that could signify an active oil leak in your Porsche:
- Dark Puddling Under Your Car: This is the most obvious sign of an oil leak. When you back out of parking spaces or move from your spot in the garage, you may see a large puddle that is dark in color signifying an oil leak.
- Engine Smoking: When your Porsche is leaking oil it can sputter onto the hot engine, which may result in a smoking engine. Be aware that this can actually cause a car fire, too.
- Dashboard Oil Light Comes On: If your Porsche has leaked out too much oil or has reduced oil pressure, the dashboard indicator light for oil issues will come on.
- Overheating Engine: When you’ve lost too much oil through an active oil leak, your engine won’t get as much lubrication as it requires to run as designed. In turn, this can cause your Porsche’s engine to overheat.
- The Smell of Burned Oil: Leaking oil can run onto other powertrain components that are hot and in motion. This can create the smell of burning oil, which is hard to ignore.
Why You Shouldn’t Drive Your Porsche With an Oil Leak
An oil leak may not seem like a big issue to the average Porsche owner, but in reality, it can cause more harm than good if you continue to drive in this condition. Although you may think you are saving money by avoiding a repair shop trip and bill, larger problems may develop in your Porsche in the long run if you continue to allow an oil leak to take place.
Aside from being more costly to drive your Porsche with an oil leak, it can actually be dangerous. Your engine could catch on fire from the presence of hot oil, your vehicle’s functionality could fail from a lack of oil supply, and you could even cause a collision if you lose control of your vehicle.
Damage to seals and hoses that are made of rubber could also occur when a vehicle is operated with an oil leak. This can lead to a breakdown or the failure of other associated components.
In the end, it’s simply not worth it to continue to drive your Porsche with an oil leak.
Have Your Porsche’s Oil Leak Fixed at Daniel’s European
Instead of putting your vehicle and safety at risk by continuing to drive your Porsche with an oil leak, you can easily schedule an appointment 
with Daniel’s European by calling the shop or scheduling a time online. From minor repairs to serious powertrain overhauls, you’ll find services for any European vehicle at Daniel’s European.
Customers in the areas of Brea, Fullerton, La Habra Heights, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, and La Habra can take advantage of these services. In fact, our repair shop takes pride in offering affordable repair services, honest and up-front pricing, and formal technician training that can benefit your Porsche when it needs it the most.
If your Porsche has developed an oil leak, our technicians at Daniel’s European can repair that problem, too. You’ll get a 24-month/24,000-mile guarantee on the parts and labor performed at this shop, so you can feel confident in the repairs your Porsche will receive. Give us a call at (562) 690-7000 today and one of our friendly staff members will be waiting to answer your call.