How long does a valve cover gasket last?

One of the most important parts of any engine is the oil it contains. There are many moving parts that depend on oil for lubrication. The valve cover is mounted on top of the engine and is designed to prevent oil leakage. There is a gasket under the valve cover to help add extra sealing. These valve cover gaskets can be made from cork or rubber. Without a functional valve cover gasket, it will be very difficult for you to keep your engine oil where it should be. When operating the car, the valve cover must do its job and prevent oil from leaking.

Most gaskets on your vehicle last between 20,000 and 50,000 miles. Choosing the right valve cover gasket is not easy due to the wide variety of options. Rubber gaskets usually work better due to the fact that they stick to the lid over time. Since this part of your engine is not checked during scheduled maintenance, you usually only interact with it when there are problems with repairs. Solving problems with repairing the valve cover gasket on your car in a hurry can reduce the amount of damage done.

Due to the work involved in replacing the valve cover gasket, it would probably be a good idea to find a professional to handle this. They will have no problem removing the valve cover and replacing the gasket in time. This means you don't have to worry about things getting worse due to your lack of experience with these types of repairs.

Below are some of the things you may notice when it's time to change the valve cover gaskets on your car:

there is an oil leak
Lots of debris around the oil cap
Noticeable aroma of burning oil
Oil in spark plug housing

Once signs of this repair problem are found, you will have to act quickly to avoid losing too much oil in your engine. Waiting to replace the valve cover gasket can cause additional engine damage.

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