Massive Oil Leak!

2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR
150,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRIB52
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Hi there, I have a 2004 Lincoln Aciator with a 4.6l V8, I have a massive oil leak from the rear of the engine. The oil is on top of the transmission,and it sprays down the exhaust. It only leaks oil while its under a load as in while I'm driving. I can start the car up and let it idle for hours and there's no leak, but as soon as I start driving and get up to speeds it leaks a lot, so much that there's a steady cloudy of smoke from it burning off on the exhaust. What could be the root of the problem?
Mar 3, 2016 at 6:20 PM
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HMAC300
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You need to get this fixed immediately, so not to lose the truck due to fire. It could be the oil pressure switch/adapter or line something like that. It may even be a transmission line depending on which side it's on.
Mar 4, 2016 at 7:15 AM