Q: Oil leak
I have an oil leak on my car.
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The most common leak on your particular car is the valve cover gasket. The gasket deteriorates over time and leaks oil over the entire engine. Before replacing the valve cover gasket, I recommend having a qualified technician thoroughly diagnose the leak to avoid replacing unnecessary parts.
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