Q: Car has oil leak
My car has an oil leak.
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It needs to be determined where the leak is coming from. Is it engine oil? Power steering fluid? Transmission fluid? Some leaks are easy fixes, some can be quite expensive. A qualified mechanic from YourMechanic can come out and diagnose your oil leaking issue and perform any necessary repairs.
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