Hi i have a Dodge Neon 2000 ES that i named Roja that i just got a month ago. i was going to start my Project Roja but i noticed its leaking oil and that my muffler is blowing white smoke as well. Can any one help and let me know what do i need to do.

 

White smoke out of the tailpipe means coolant is getting into the oil, which isn't good. As for the leaking oil, it could be part of the coolant/oil problem, or somewhere else. Where is it leaking from (I mean: where is it dripping onto the ground from under the car)?

 

I'm going to go with a head gasket/crack issue. Check your compression and that will tell you a lot.

 

thank you guys very helpfull,

darthroush i checked under the car after driving and noticed oil dripping so i reached and touched and it was cool not hot at all so now im confused i checked on top of the motor and noticed that there was a puddle of oil on the right side of the motor how it got there i dont know there is no mess or anything like that????

 

Try this test to see if your head gasket is blown.

As for the oil, how much does it leak? My Neon leaks a bit of oil, but I'm just proactive about checking the dipstick and making sure to add some, if it's lost too much.

What's the weather like around you? On certain days, all cars emit some white smoke from the tailpipe. There's also some condensation buildup when the car is just sitting, so it'll sometimes smoke when it's first started.

If your car is still smoking after it's been running for a while, and there are no other cars that have smoke coming out of them, then you've probably got a problem.

 

Right side...as in the correct right side? Or right side as in looking at the engine from the front of the car? If it's the latter, it is likely a bad/loose oil pressure sensor.

 

as in looking on top of the engine right side

 

rogerthat94 now that you mention it does get cold over where im at but and iv seen other cars blow white smoke i just assumed that my car had something wrong.

 

Check the oil pressure sensor then.

 

As long as your oil level is in the right place on the dipstick and the car runs properly, I wouldn't worry about it. Definitely go with Darth's advise and check the sensor, though.