I was told by like 10 mechanics that I have an oil leak?

Tiny
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Hello, I was told by like 10 mechanics that I have an oil leak. However, my oil stays full on the dipstick all the way to the next oil change. Could I be leaking and if I am how is it not showing on the dipstick? I do have an intake manifold leak but it is an air leak.
Monday, December 26th, 2011 AT 11:25 PM

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Tiny
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If its a slow enough leak then it wouldnt show low on the dipstick.
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Monday, December 26th, 2011 AT 11:27 PM
Tiny
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Where could it be leaking if it is really slow?
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Monday, December 26th, 2011 AT 11:34 PM
Tiny
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A seal gasket etc didnt the ten people that told you about the leak ever mention where the leak was?
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Monday, December 26th, 2011 AT 11:37 PM
Tiny
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Some told me that it is a valve cover gasket and someone thought it could be an oil pan gasket then someone thought head gasket but I kinda dismissed that one
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Monday, December 26th, 2011 AT 11:39 PM
Tiny
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Your best bet is to clean all the oil up and put in oil leak dye in your oil and then look for the leak with a dye light.
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Monday, December 26th, 2011 AT 11:56 PM

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