2006-06-09 04:18:37 · 24 answers · asked by mperalesr 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Umm hell no unless you want to spend $2500 for a new engine. Check the oil at every 100 to 200 miles to make sure that you have enough and top it up.
2006-06-09 04:21:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon the size of the leak. If it's a major leak, no way. If it's a small leak, seven months could be just fine. If you have a huge poll of oil under your vehicle after is has been sitting for a day, then I would say no. If it's just some drops, then not a problem, but you should still look into getting that leak fixed. It can cause problems down the road.
2006-06-09 04:28:26 · answer #2 · answered by spudric13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've been driving my car for weeks with an oil leak. My husband just put in some more oil and he bought some stuff that is supposed to stop the leak from walmart too, and he just poured that in there last weekend, and it's been fine since then.
2006-06-09 04:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by SwtPrincess1128 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how big the leak is. If it is small leak, sure, but I would suggest you check it if you see any auto shop. Do it right away, or if you are in the highway, keep filling motor oil , like after 50 miles drive, make sure it is full until you find a shop. If you don't have time, just keep filing it. You dont want your engineer burnt!
2006-06-09 04:22:21 · answer #4 · answered by LetMEtell&AskYOU 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a product you can put in with your oil that tries to stop the leak. ask a salesperson at walmart or any car service place to show the right one. if it was me and i was desperate, i would get some of that put in, and about 5 quarts of oil, and stop every 30 minutes on the trip at first and check the oil, adding some as needed. if you do ok after about 3 30-minute checks, then extend it to every one hour.
if you drive it with the oil too low,the engine will overheat and blow, which will mean a huge repair bill.
2006-06-09 04:25:09 · answer #5 · answered by georgia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've done this before but u do need to stop and check the oil.When needed add the oil as soon as possible.Also with my old car I had problems with overheating..not sure if oil leak was the cause but just in case have gallon jugs of water with u.
2006-06-09 04:21:50 · answer #6 · answered by rachellynn200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, but its not recommended... If the leak is too bad, take it to the mechanic. If the motor runs our to oil, it might broke down, and it will be more expensive to replace the motor than to repair the oil leak.
2006-06-09 04:21:24 · answer #7 · answered by Juwist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can drive a car for a long time if it leaking oil you just have to keep putting oil in it...this is not recommended though
2006-06-09 04:21:17 · answer #8 · answered by rae b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends.
engine needs oil to run. The hotter it gets, the more it needs.
So it depends how fast you are losing the oil.
If its just a bit, its not bad, you can refill oil when it gets low.
If it leaks like 0,5 Liter in 20 minutes, its no good.
2006-06-09 04:22:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your planning a trip. if the leak isn't too bad, you should be fine as long as you keep checking the oil level. look at your engine oil pressure gage also. low oil, low pressure. take a few quarts with you.
2006-06-09 09:02:28 · answer #10 · answered by lopez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋