Oil Leak - Honda Civic Ek 1996

[Aaron1259]

I had two recent oil leaks, I fixed one, it was a crappy seal in the distributor, and there is still another one, its leaking onto the exhaust under the car, and it burn every time i drive and smells. Anyone know what it might be?

Thanks :)

[JohnnyJohnJohn]

I had the exact same problem, check to see if it may either be;

1. The Oil Sump gasket, or better yet the bolts on the sump just need to be tightened abit? - which tends to drip onto the bottom end half of the exhaust manifold hence the burnt smell.
2. Maybe excess oil dripping down from the oil filter from previous oil changes?
3. Rear main seal?

Best to clean under the engine with maybe some degreaser and let it dry, then check to see where the oil is coming from? honestly it could be coming from anywhere, you wouldn't believe where oil can get to...
Btw, you are talking about engine oil right...? and I'm assuming your oil level is decreasing? if so, by how much?

[Honwent]

also check for leaks from the power steering system (pump, rack and hoses).