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Question: Why is the car losing a great amount of oil all of a sudden?

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LPolsley, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, Dayton, OH, January 24, 2012, 00:45
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My husband checked the oil the other day and it was ok. Today, my oil light started flashing as I drove down the highway. I stopped and put in 2 quarts of oil and finished my trip of about 10 minutes. The light came on again. I went and bought 3 quarts of oil and after checking the dipstick again, I poured in all three. On the return trip home (about 20 minutes) the car was okay until I pulled into neighborhood I live. The light came on again! The car doesn't burn oil, leave oil leakage spots, and it seemed to drive ok the entire time. Any suggestions about what the problem is and how to fix it?

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    Greg's Orange Auto (4512 Answers) , Orange, CA - (714) 769-6971
    globalhelper January 24, 2012, 05:42
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    you may have a camshaft or crankshaft seal laeking under the timing cover. very common. see your mech b4 you cause severe eng damage

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    LPolsley, January 24, 2012, 06:14
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    Thank You for the information!

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