Q: Car has 120,000 miles and is starting to slowly leak oil. What should be done? 2009 Nissan Murano
I have been smelling oil or something burning and when I had my oil changed, I asked about it and they said I had a slow oil leak that was no problem. I am now noticing oil on the garage car in the center of the front
My car has 1220000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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