Expert: Mike Evans - 12/9/2009

Question
QUESTION: my car is leaking oil what can happen and how much is it to fix

ANSWER:      This is the most vague question I've ever heard.  If it's engine oil, it's probably from the cam or valve covers.  Get the gaskets replaced, it's cheap.  If it's transmission oil, it's either the seal around the dipstick tub or the gasket on the pan, also cheap to fix.  If it's power steering fluid, it's probably a hose, replace it (also cheap).  If it's a V8 Mercedes, it's probably a head gasket (let it leak, 'cause you can't afford to fix it).

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QUESTION: the reason y im asking  this question is that i know nothing about cars and no its not a V8 Mercedes its 97 saturn  

Answer
    Well, most of what I said will apply to the Saturn.  If you've had the oil changed recently it's possible that the oil filter or oil drain plug gasket could be leaking as well.  If you can see where the leak is coming from, snap a pic and send it to me.