1998 Toyota Corolla oil leak

Tiny
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1998 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Automatic 202000 miles

My car is leaking oil, you can smell it after you drive it but it is not the valve cover. You can not see any oil residue. I think that it is the cam seal, but my exuhaust pipe spring bolts need to be tightened because it lets air escape so maybe it is that. Any suggestions.
Thursday, March 19th, 2009 AT 4:39 PM

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Tiny
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Can u smell burning oil?

See blue smoke in exhaust?

How much oil does it go through?
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Thursday, March 19th, 2009 AT 8:47 PM
Tiny
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No blue smoke, no smoke at all, I can smell the oil after driving. It loses great amounts it could be the pressure
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Saturday, March 21st, 2009 AT 12:26 AM
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An exhaust leak can cause significant damage, so fix that first. You can but a dye that goes in oil, drive car for a day or so and then inspect engine with black light.

Clean engine first, I would use brake clean and compressed air ON COLD ENGINE, and cover any electrical connections.
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Saturday, March 21st, 2009 AT 7:50 AM
Tiny
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Do what mmr suggests and get back us with what you find.
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Saturday, March 21st, 2009 AT 11:29 AM

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