How to find a hidden engine oil leak spraying on components

“Its runs completely normal, but over the last months i have noticed this white stuff leaking out the tube at two points. Its been building up for quite some time now, and i am getting a bit worried”source ↗

“Repairs on this car are usully quite expensics, so before bringing it to a mechanic and consequently not eating for a month i wanted to ask if its a serious and urgent repair?”source ↗

“There’s oil leaking from a specific point between the block and the head just under the exhaust manifold.”source ↗

“Can someone just confirm that is likely a head gasket failure?”source ↗

“I’m already struggling with overheating issues but have no other head gasket failure symptoms.”source ↗

“My car is leaking oil. There isn’t any on the driveway or splash guard. my timing chain cover though is oily. would this be the culprit?”source ↗

“Was chasing an oil leak onto the CV joint and spraying everywhere which makes it hard.”source ↗

“Changed the ivtech solenoid gaskets. Still there.”source ↗

“Put my camera down there… am I screwed?”source ↗

“Last I checked (about a week or so ago) that it had burnt oil more than usual, since it was almost 1/2.”source ↗

“I wanted to see if it’s normal for this age of the car or it’s a leakage that can be fixed”source ↗

“1999 dodge Dakota sport slow oil leak. Just wondering if there’s any advice or easy fix/way to slow it.”source ↗

“Hey guys, I’m having a hard time trying to figure out where I have this oil leak from, on my 1997 Honda civic ex coupe with the d16y8, it looks like it’s coming from around alternator bracket or above it I’m not sure if anyone can guide me to what seals/gaskets are around this area cause I already fixed my camshaft seal and it’s doesn’t look like it’s coming from the crankshaft either maybe it’s my oil pan leaking but I’m not sure, and it’s not leaking from the valve cover either cause I just recently replaced it and it would be easily visible.”source ↗

“I've since replaced the radiator and the car runs fine, but it has a leak and perhaps it overheating is what caused it.”source ↗

“I actually just looked at the driver side valve cover through the wheel well and it does appear it's a lot more wet than normal.”source ↗

“I was changing the spark plugs on my 2009 Chevy trailblazer 4.2L and found oil pooled on the 5th plug.”source ↗

“Found older grimy oil on back of engine.”source ↗

“Just curious.”source ↗

“I have a 01 tundra that i had to tighten them down because they where leaking”source ↗

“Huge oil leak on 2009 chevy 1500 (heavily modified).”source ↗

“It was pouring oil near the bell housing so my thought was Crank sensor or rear main seal.”source ↗

“does a loose oil filter and bad valve cover seal make sense with this mess to any of you guys?”source ↗

“No. It looked empty when I checked it. I just did an oil change a month ago, so it should have been full. I was thinking about buying some oil to fill it back up today and running it for a few minutes to see if I can pinpoint the leak.”source ↗

“I was also wondering if the timing chain cover came with the seals/gaskets or if I should purchase separately.”source ↗

“I had a detailed that cleaned under the hood and harder he used left that residue”source ↗

“About two days after, I started noticing a metallic buzzing sound after I drive off shortly after starting the car. (It only lasts for a few seconds after I drive off) When I arrived home, I checked under my car and noticed some oil drops and looked under the car on the driver side towards the back and saw the oil stain you see in the pic. Can someone tell me where the oil is leaking from and what I’m most likely dealing with here?”source ↗

“I was fueling up and a stranger pointed out some smoke was coming from my hood near the back (near windshield).”source ↗

“After opening it up I noticed that some of this fluff/insulation? From the cover was touching some leaking oil (presumably).”source ↗

“I removed the cover and noticed all along the back of the engine was caked in oily grime.”source ↗

“Could this just be the engine valve cover or am I royally screwed?”source ↗

“I am still skeptical its leaking somewhere but its been 2 days since I changed the VVT gasket and no leak so far… but I can sense it. You know?”source ↗

“Am I leaking oil? If so can you help identify where”source ↗

“I fought the same slow drip on my old Cobalt for two years before I just accepted it as character.”source ↗

“Fresh oil on old oil tells you nothing useful.”source ↗

“How do I go about finding the leak? Do i clean around the gasket first and see if anything comes out after a week?”source ↗

“I replaced clutch and rear main, only to find it was still leaking afterwards.”source ↗

“For good measure I replaced the rear main again thinking maybe a bad seal. But nope, still leaking.”source ↗

“I'm just wondering before I go back in there, if there was any other places these engines can leak out of inside the bell housing?”source ↗

“I'm losing about 1.5 litres a week, and it's getting quite pricey to run.”source ↗

“it has a decent oil leak around the back passenger side of the engine. I was thinking valve cover gasket but not sure if those commonly go bad.”source ↗

“took these pics to hopefully get a better idea of what is leaking.”source ↗

“Can anybody give me a clue as to where this leak is coming from? I think its the oil filter housing or oil temp sensor but there oil all around the area so Im lost.”source ↗

“When I let the engine run I cannot see any obvious leaking”source ↗

“Possibly paranoid but it leaks down the rear of the engine as well I just want to make sure while I'm in here that the crank isn't leaking too j35z6”source ↗

“How serious is this? Is it a seep, weep, leak, oil vapor weep collecting road dust or does gm consider this normal for a 2.5 ecotec?”source ↗

“Anyone able to help with identifying where this oil leak is coming from?”source ↗

“so far I've had a shop replace the oil filter adapter gasket, oil pressure switch and the valve cover gasket set. noticed leaks again on the ground yesterday.”source ↗

“I went under the hood today and noticed oil pooling in the pictured area. I wiped it away but after starting the vehicle it immediately pooled again.”source ↗

“So, it’s been a minute since it started leaking some oil from under the transmission. Should I replace the whole thing?”source ↗

“Have a coolant leak and haven’t been able to trace it to a specific spot. Have this area inside the engine bay that’s wet. It has pooled up on the splash guard under the frame.”source ↗

“Goes through a lot of oil and there’s occasional burny smells in the cabin. Am I correct in my diagnosis?”source ↗

“Found an oil leak on my oil filter. It seems to have gathered on the tip of the oil filter cover but I can’t seem to located exactly where it is leaking from.”source ↗

“Should I just tighten it even more?”source ↗

“I ordered parts to start replacing my valve cover but the more I look at it the less I’m sure if the valve covers are even leaking.”source ↗

“It's on the front side of the block. The sludge is caked on oil. It's been leaking oil for a while obviously. I assume the smoke is from hot oil, but why?”source ↗

“I have no idea how to diagnose or even maintain a car. Complete beginner 🙌”source ↗

“Looks like oil but from where is it leaking?”source ↗

“Not sure since there’s a lot of oil present”source ↗

“over the past year or so, I've been having an oil leak from somewhere. This mainly happens after driving at 60 mph or above for extended periods of time 1.5-2+ hrs. So much so that when I stop, the oil leaks onto the exhaust and tends to smoke under the hood”source ↗

“I took it to a mechanic and was advised to replace my valve covers. I did that, but it still leaks, perhaps not as much as before but she's still leaking oil from somewhere.”source ↗

“The leak still persists.”source ↗

“somebody please tell me where this leak is coming from.”source ↗

“I was filling it up w coolant and heard DRIPPING.”source ↗