Tracing oil leaks

do some basic checks first

check coolant level and consistency

Oil filler cap

dipstick in place

filter and drain plug tight ,

if all this is ok then look around the gasket lines , bell housing , sump etc

A car of that age is likely to develop small leaks

In the past I've laid sheets of newspaper under the engine bay and left it over night. It's pretty clear where the drips are coming from then. But of course the oil may be running around an edge/surface before actually dripping. Also, leaking oil oil gets blown over the engine when driving, so can appear elsewhere than the point of the leak.

Pragmatically, if it's only losing tiny amounts (i.e. you're not topping up every day/week/month), is it worth tracing/repairing? But it is a nuisnace to have oil stains appear on your drive over months/years :-(

Al.

take it to a car wash , then blow off the motor . u could have a puddle on the motor . not beeing seen . and only when it gets warm and moves around . driving . let me know.

it could be a oil , hose from the top and working it's way down. then as i said , putting a puddle some where on the block . hoses go bad.

It's had a couple of overheats and then started leaking oil? Difficult to argue with those saying it's the head gasket.

Steve