Should I fix a small oil leak on my car with almost 200,000 miles?
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Try high mileage motor oil and if that doesn't fix it pay the money for a proper repair.
Yes, fix it. Well maintained cars last nearly forever.
CleanSump
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If it's a valve/cam cover leak, fix it and post a shot of how dirty or clean it is.
Fix It Again Tony
It’s not 1975 anymore
. This car has been the most reliable car I have ever owned. Other than wear items and maintenance I’ve only had to replace a bad thermostat. I bought it used with 600 miles on it for $11,000 back in 2012. Who knows maybe I got lucky 
It sounds like the car has been a good investment. I would fix the oil leak especially since it's been such a reliable car.
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It’s not 1975 anymore
You did well! Play PowerBall after that run with a Fiat!
I'm shocked it made it 200k. And OP is in Orchard Park (Buffalo). Fiat is not what I'd be rocking in Buffalo!
Maybe the OP figures that if they wreck it in the snow that they won't miss it that much.
There you go……..just answered your own question. Fix it and drive it another 180,000 miles. That car owes you nothin’!It’s not 1975 anymore
It’s a beast in the snow with winter tires.
I get 300k + miles from just about every vehicle I own. I do drive a lot, and I do change oil/fluids regularly. I also replace hoses and rad before they fail.
If I saw it in my driveway as spots yes. Otherwise nope!
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Snug the valve cover down
Use a high mileage oil or stop leak motor honey equivalent
Use a high mileage oil or stop leak motor honey equivalent
Classic Corvette owners know, if our cars doesn't leak, that just means there is no oil... Yup.
Picture of said leak. Last thing I would want is someone breaking everything above and around it trying to fix it. 200k hoses and other stuff gets brittle or you get someone that shouldn’t be working on cars
