Here's my situation: my car is 1990 BMW 325is with 190 kmiles. The car is in good mechanical and body shape, but it leaks some oil. No big deal for a car with these number of miles (I think) and I just control the oil level and add a bit every few weeks (more in the Summer, less in the Winter as the level changes are quite different.) Also, the car has a convenient oil level (separate from the oil pressure) idiot light that comes quite handy.
In a few weeks I'll be relocating halfway accross the country and the car will be shipped via a car shipper (paid for by my new employer.) I just received their shipment instructions and they say "no leaks at all." Now, what can I do to minimize the oil leaked during transport and that I don't get in trouble with these people? I'm thinking of cleaning the engine prior to their picking up the car. Should I top up the oil or shoulkd I leave it at a lower level? Use thicker than ordinary oil? Should I use some leak-stop product (just for the transport)? Any sort of undercar "pad"? (I know they use that for towing race cars in tracks, but no idea about road cars.)
Any suggestions and experiences will be appreciated!