Engine area starts leaking bad after the first 2 minute of the car running. It leaks oil that comes out around the timing belt, I did check the oil pan but it was all in good condition. I took it to a independent mechanic to get it fixed, according to him he said it was the head cylinder and it needed to be replaced. It cost me about $800 to fix and replace the thing.

I know that the car has fairly high miles, but the car burns oil way too quickly. I go through about a quart a week by driving anywhere from 400-1000 per trip. Not only does the car burn oil, it seems to burn oil quicker in the summer than the winter. When I bought the car, the head gasket immediately blew and had to be replaced. Ever since, the car still leaks oil from the gasket.

In july 2010 i noticed a smell of burning oil & noticed a oil leak on the valve gasket.valve gasket was replaced & 3 months later leak on the same spot.this car is a mess..

leaking oil from the gasket lining every 1k-2k miles I loose a quart , not ideal a new gasket kit is around $100 or less but the labor is 3X that. along with all the other issues this car has l wont bother to fix it unless I'm fixing everything.

Car is burning oil. I have to add approximately 2 liters between oil changes every 5000kms. The repair shop says that it will likely be a valve replacement to fix the problem. Over $1,500.