oil leakage

1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
118,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TICI68
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why is oil pouring out of engine when engine is running?
Dec 26, 2010 at 5:46 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Torn oil seal, loose oil filter failed pressure switch, these will be the more common spots for such a leak to happen, is the leak front, back or side of the engine?

Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 28, 2010 at 11:25 PM
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