If you've kept an eye on your oil usage over time,,,and it sounds like you have.......Then it could be that your oil leak is small enough to have distributed it'self behind the transmission,,and undercarriage,,,,If it is a recent small leak,,,then it may not be dripping onto the road in any noticeable quantity yet,,,,Just a thought........get your engine steam cleaned,,,or power washed,,,then get a good look at your valve covers,,,and the oil pan seam,,,oil filter,,etc.
You can spot the leak better if everything is clean.
I mention this just in case it's something simple,,,i think denny and the other guy's have covered the rest.


Originally posted by Niallbirl
HI All,

Need a little advice, I have a Camaro 1979, 5.6 small block, she running great, but it seems to be using oil??

I think there a leak arounf the bottom back of the engine, but not sure, there no oil on the driveway but yet I had to top the oil up by about 1ltr after 130miles???

plus, the volt guage just stopped working,

If anyone has any ideas on a problem or fix on the oil issue it be great, I only look for a bit of advice in the gauge issue!

Sorry for the question, I'm new to this classic cars area.

Many thanks
Niall