I have a 1998 Toyota celica, it just started blowing oil everywhere, can't keep oil in it. what might be the problem please

Asked by Linda Dec 29, 2013 at 03:21 PM about the 1998 Toyota Celica GT Convertible

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I haven't had this car very long, maybe 2 nonths, I noticed the other day after driving about 40 miles car smelled hot, checked the oil, there was none, and I had just put oil in it. So,oddly, it only tool 2 quarts toi fill it, it holds four quarts.Oil is everywhere under the hood. please help, afraid I may have paid 4,000 for a bad car.

3 Answers

200,895

Inspect engine for location of the leak. I would suspect valve cover gaskets. Most leaks are not all that major of an issue they just need to be located and repaired. Also inspect pcv valve if it is stuck closed it could cause to much pressure in the engine and this will cause oil to be blown out of areas(small leaks) that would have otherwise not been an issue.

1 people found this helpful.

Good call dandyoun. Second opinion form here is same.

1 people found this helpful.

Just to elaborate a little, the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) is the blow-by from normal running of the engine will pressurize the crankcase if not ventilated. The PVC draws air from crankcase from intake manifold vacuum and re-burns it through the plenum and out the exhaust. If the PVC valve is stuck closed the crankcase is pressurized and will, as dandyoun said, blow oil out the least resistance ...everywhere.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Celica

Looking for a Used Celica in your area?

CarGurus has 4 nationwide Celica listings starting at $3,990.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    770
  • #2
    joedynamo
    Reputation
    620
  • #3
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    540
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Corolla
124 Great Deals out of 1,997 listings starting at $1,995
Used Honda Civic
154 Great Deals out of 3,390 listings starting at $2,230
Used Toyota Supra
3 Great Deals out of 66 listings starting at $50,769
Used Ford Mustang
49 Great Deals out of 1,268 listings starting at $4,995
Used Acura Integra
6 Great Deals out of 184 listings starting at $33,895
Used Honda Accord
40 Great Deals out of 908 listings starting at $2,799
Used Toyota Camry
49 Great Deals out of 940 listings starting at $2,212
Used Toyota Tacoma
54 Great Deals out of 1,033 listings starting at $8,708
Used Toyota 4Runner
13 Great Deals out of 337 listings starting at $9,900
Used Honda Civic Coupe
14 Great Deals out of 263 listings starting at $3,990
Used Mazda MX-5 Miata
5 Great Deals out of 72 listings starting at $6,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.