are engin stop leak products any good for a small leak?
There are two types of oil spills, a seep and a leak. A seep is just that, a slow seepage of oil that does not produce a drip, is sometimes not noticeable on the pavement as a “spill,” and generally does not seep enough oil to adversely affect the oil level between oil changes. You may sometimes notice smoke or a burning odour caused by oil seeping on a hot engine or from coming into contact with hot exhaust parts. Seeps do not necessarily have to be repaired immediately. A leak is just that, a leak that causes a drip of oil when the vehicle is parked. A leak will produce a puddle of oil on the pavement, and continues to drip while the vehicle is driven. A leak can adversely affect oil levels, and if not checked, can drain enough oil to do internal engine damage. A leak will usually be accompanied by smoke and a burning odour. Leaks should be corrected immediately. It is extremely common to have oil seeps from a valve cover on just about every car with over 30,000 miles. A small oil se
