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lhargrove Mar 24, 2016 10:58 AM

Leak, sputtering and Maint'req light
 
I've had this leak for a while now. I'm not too mechanically knowledgeable and get most of my fixes and information from YouTube and here. I guess I really need to tackle this leak first. I'm thinking it is the valve cover gasket...here are a few pics. What do ya'll think? The car is not leaking oil on the ground, just a few spots here and there. But I get that burnt smell when I turn the car off and get out. Plus, I see the smoke hovering around the front passenger side of the car.
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https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...76cc5cfa17.jpg


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...261ba7843a.jpg


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mmatheny Mar 24, 2016 11:09 AM

First thing I'd do is go to a car wash and clean the engine as much as possible. THEN look to wee where the oil is leaking from - first guess would be the valve cover gaskets, but you don't want to work on an engine that dirty in the first place!


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