Quick answer
Engine Oil Leak: the most common causes are valve cover gasket failure — most common oil leak, causes burning smell from exhaust heat, oil pan gasket failure — oil drips from engine bottom, forms puddle under car, rear main seal failure — large oil leak at gearbox-engine junction. Metre Per Second (KPHB, Hyderabad) diagnoses the exact fault and repairs it same-day — typical work runs ₹500, with free pickup and drop across Hyderabad, OEM-grade parts and a 1-year warranty. Call +91 8555824915.
What causes Engine Oil Leak?
These are the faults we most often find behind this symptom on cars driven in Hyderabad's heat and stop-go traffic:
- Valve cover gasket failure — most common oil leak, causes burning smell from exhaust heat
- Oil pan gasket failure — oil drips from engine bottom, forms puddle under car
- Rear main seal failure — large oil leak at gearbox-engine junction
- Crankshaft front seal failure — oil leak near timing cover
- Oil cooler adapter O-ring failure — oil leaks near oil filter
Repairs & indicative pricing (INR)
| Repair | Indicative price |
|---|---|
| Oil leak diagnosis (lift inspection) | ₹500 |
| Valve cover gasket replacement | ₹3,000 – ₹8,000 |
| Oil pan gasket replacement | ₹5,000 – ₹12,000 |
| Rear main seal replacement | ₹6,000 – ₹15,000 |
| Crankshaft front seal replacement | ₹5,000 – ₹12,000 |
Final price depends on diagnosis. We share a written estimate before any work — no surprises. Free pickup & drop across Hyderabad, OEM-grade parts and a 1-year warranty.
Frequently asked questions
I see oil spots under my car in Hyderabad — how serious is it?
It depends on size and location. A small occasional spot (coin-sized) from the valve cover drip onto exhaust is manageable but should be fixed — the burning oil smell and engine bay contamination accelerates rubber degradation. A large puddle under the engine is serious — check your oil level immediately and don't drive if more than 1L low. Bring your car to Metre Per Second for a free lift inspection to identify the exact leak source.
My car smells like burning oil in Hyderabad — where is it leaking?
Burning oil smell almost always means oil leaking onto a hot surface — usually exhaust pipes or the exhaust manifold. Most common source: valve cover gasket leak (oil drips from valve cover down onto exhaust manifold). The smell intensifies when the engine is hot, especially after highway driving. Valve cover gasket replacement at Metre Per Second costs ₹3,000–₹8,000 and typically takes 2–3 hours.
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Why Hyderabad drivers choose Metre Per Second
- Factory-grade diagnostics — we read the real fault, not just a generic code.
- Free pickup & drop across all of Hyderabad — KPHB, Kukatpally, Miyapur, Hitech City, Gachibowli, Banjara Hills, Secunderabad and more.
- 1-year unconditional warranty on parts and labour.
- Transparent, written estimates — typically 30–50% below authorised dealers.