Q: I have 01 Hyundai xg 300 and I think its leaking oil by the water way to fast. It started smoking by the front passenger side by the belt.

asked by on February 10, 2017

My car leak Walter way to fast n I can't seem to find the leak an it leaking oil from the front passenger side an it started smoking by the timing belt

My car has 164500 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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