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Originally Posted by 4runn99
I had my VC gaskets changed 5 years ago. I still have an oil leak and it's much more when the 99 is on a steep driveway incline, engine up. I was gone a week and noticed that I lost 3/4 Q. I knew it leaked more than on level ground, but not that much. Any ideas where the leak is? I thought of trying the Autozone stop leak stuff, I see there is no talk of that. Maybe for good reason. I'm getting oil burning smell more often. I see that there are many happy owners with leaks and are content. I'll try tightening the oil pan screws and degreasing but it's a pain getting under to the skid plate area without being a grease monkey with scrapes.
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When the vehicle is sitting flat a lot of leaks will accumulate in the skid plate.
When you park on an incline, the accumulated fluids tend to flow out of the plate.
How many miles does it take to go through 3/4 of a quart of oil?
I doubt if that much can leak just sitting there. If so you'd have major issues while driving.