Q: Oil Leakage (Gas Leakage)

asked by on January 19, 2017

Oil Leakage (Gas Tank). If something does need to be replaced will the mechanic do it on the spot? I just want to understand what all is included when a mechanic comes and the cost.

My car has 107000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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