Q: Car oil leak: I was told the gasket at the bottom of the engine needed to be replaced, Which gasket would that be?
My car has a been leaking oil, not gushing but it is leaving small stains in my driveway. I was told by Meineke that it was the gasket on the bottom part of the engine but they did not say what it was called. It was something they were not able to repair. I need to know which gasket so I can set the right appointment with YourMechanic.
My car has 140000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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