I have a 2004 Ford Escape Limited V6 3.0 165,000 miles i have a small oil leak - but constantly check the levels and fill as needed - oil pressure light comes on intemittently - any ideas why
I'm the original owner - have always maintained my oil changes as I know
that not changing the oil or running the car low on oil is one of the worst
things you can do to the car - I have had an oil leak for some time now - it's
not a bad leak and I constantly check the oil level and fill as needed - as
you know finding where the oil is leaking from is a chore in itself and costly-
I am on disability and can't afford to fix the problem right now - the oil
pressure light on the dash comes on intermittently (oil level is full when this
happens) any idea what could be wrong - not sure this is related but I've
also been smelling an intermittent burning smell when I run the heater - it's
coming from the vent - my ex is a mechanic and suggested that the smell
could be the oil leak hitting the exhaust thus causing the fumes (he has not
physically inspected the car) - the smell is not prevalent every time I use
the heat- as I said it's intermittent - I've put close to $1,500 in repairs on
various other issues since June - I cannot afford a new car not can I afford
another major repair - HELP please - any ideas?