- A well-designed and properly installed front valve cover gasket can significantly improve engine efficiency by reducing oil leakage. This is because a faulty gasket can cause oil to seep out, leading to reduced oil pressure and poor lubrication of the engine's moving parts. Over time, this can cause significant damage to the engine, resulting in costly repairs or even premature engine failure.
What are Oil Seals and the different types?
Oil seals, also known as grease seals or shaft seals, are essential components in many machines and systems. They play a crucial role in preventing the leakage of oil and other lubricants, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of various mechanical parts.
Functions
Like any element of the engine, oil seals are subject to wear. Over time they can lead to possible leaks of lubricating liquid.
Despite being a great substitute for more expensive high temperature resistant materials, polyacrylate has a problem of poor water compatibility and cold flexibility.

Lubricants applied between moving and stationary elements of mechanical equipment help to prevent damage. But when the equipment are under high pressure, the lubricants tend to escape, hence the need for oil seals to prevent the clashing of dry parts. Practically all mechanical equipment, including car engines, assembly machines, and PTFE machined parts use these oil seals to prevent harmful interaction that can result in damaged parts.
