Q: Leaking oil
my car has been leaking oil since i got it burning smell from the grill and it used to smoke a lot but i replaced the valve cover gasket and it doesnt smoke anymore but it still smells like burning oil through the grill every time i drive it
My car has an automatic transmission.
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