How to buy a quality valve cover gasket

When you open the hood of your car to take a look at your engine, you will find that it is well protected by a valve cover. What holds that valve cover in place and doesn't move is the valve cover gasket. This part is usually made from…

When you open the hood of your car to take a look at your engine, you will find that it is well protected by a valve cover. What holds that valve cover in place and doesn't move is the valve cover gasket. This part is usually made of cord or rubber and creates an airtight seal.

The tightness that the valve cover gasket creates is important because it prevents oil from leaking and splashing out of the engine. If the oil leaks, you can bet that it will not only cause a big mess, but also a lot of damage that is expensive to fix.

Over time, this seal, which the valve cover gasket creates, begins to wear out. Once it starts to wear out, you don't want to wait for it to be replaced.

When you want to replace a gasket, keep a few things in mind:

• Don't switch materials: The most common type of valve cover gasket is silicone rubber. It is not recommended to change what the car came with - the factory standard.

• silicone rubber: Silicone rubber valve cover gaskets are easy to replace and tend to hold up better in the event of a break. However, they are known to decrease over time.

• suberic: Plug valve cover gaskets are another option available. This material not only creates a strong seal, but actually absorbs escaping oil if it starts to leak. However, they are more difficult to deal with when it comes to replacement.

The valve cover gasket must create a strong seal to be effective. If you suspect yours isn't working, it might be time to replace it.

AutoTachki supplies quality valve cover gaskets to our certified field technicians. We can also install your purchased valve cover gasket. Click here for a quote and more information on valve cover gasket replacement.