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Jaeme Logue Posted on Dec 16, 2014
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1990 Toyota Camry standard transmission 4-door has severe oil leak did oil change by 1 hour all oil leaked out now car won't start started to smoke a lil what do I do and what oil is needed to put in it and filter and how do I fix the severe oil leak problem?

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If the oil leaked so quick and smokes, I'm afraid that your engine is toasted. best luck to you.

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