leaking

A leak is a way (usually an opening) for fluid to escape a container or fluid-containing system, such as a tank or a ship's hull, through which the contents of the container can escape or outside matter can enter the container. Leaks are usually unintended and therefore undesired. The word leak usually refers to a gradual loss; a sudden loss is usually called a spill.
The matter leaking in or out can be gas, liquid, a highly viscous paste, or even a solid such as a powdered or granular solid or other solid particles.
Sometimes the word "leak" is used in a figurative sense. For example, in a news leak secret information becomes public.
According to ASTM D7053-17, water leakage is defined as the passage of (liquid) water through a material or system designed to prevent passage of water.

View More On Wikipedia.org
Recent contents Top users
  1. Istandalone

    Brakes New master cylinder, leaking at fittings

    Put in a new master cylinder in my 80 CJ5. The brake line fittings are leaking. just barely. tightened down pretty tight. What should I check for before buying new lines. (master cylinder to proportioning valve)
  2. J

    Engine Flushed Coolant - now leaking now engine getting hot.

    I recently flushed my coolant because levels looked low and i had no idea when the last time it was done. When i opened the radiator, coolant level was not up to the top. Followed advice to do it on a slight hill to properly "burp" all the air out of the lines. I used the premixed Prestone...
    • Jride
    • Thread
    • coolant heater leaking
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Drivetrain
  3. H

    Diff Rear End Torque Specs And Friction Modifier Question

    Hey guys, I have an 85 CJ7 Laredo I6 and I'm leaking at the rear end. I was just wondering what the rear torque specs are when I replace the gaskets and is friction modifier / limited slip additive is required? Let me know. Thanks, have a great holiday weekend. Dave
    • hoods5
    • Thread
    • friction gaskets leaking modifier torque
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Drivetrain
Back
Top Bottom