Glossary / General

leak

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A leak in a car means that some fluid is escaping from where it should be contained, like oil or coolant. Finding a leak early is important to avoid bigger problems later.

Technical Definition

In automotive terms, a leak refers to any unintended escape of fluids from a vehicle, such as oil, coolant, or transmission fluid. Detecting a leak early can prevent significant damage and costly repairs.

Hear It Discussed

"I still have 13,000 on the car and there, and I can't begin to tell you that since 2024, the car has either a leak or a problem every month. Bob, how many miles are on it?"
Car Pro Radio Show May 2 26 Hour 1 CarPro Radio Show 13:02

"[1614.4s] It's going... [1615.7s] That is a bad looking... [1617.5s] There's a leak, by the way. [1618.9s] Yes. [1619.2s] Everyone's watching this."
C.R.E.A.M. #75 - The New 3 Series, Ranking The Worst Drivers and Road Works C.R.E.A.M. (The TDC Podcast) 26:56

"where if you have a consumption issue, if you have a leak that you need to slow down, those can have the real world impact of assisting in that area."
Bore Scoring Is A Myth? Blackstone Labs Porsche Data Revealed! Eleven After Nine | A Porsche Culture Podcast 41:33