98 neon leaking oil

I was wondering if anyone knows about neons. I have a 98 neon that I had for a year now and it is now leaking oil pretty badly. It just started doing this in the middle of November. I put oil in it about every 2-3 weeks. I went to a mechanic and he said my head gasket is broken but I really don't believe him especially if he wants $1200. Can any one help me out and possibly tell me what is wrong.

It is usually the head gasket on neons, it is a common problem.

The mechanic that checked it out is right.It is a headgasket,It is a common problem and most auto parts stores stock the headgaskets.It is the same engine in Dodge Stratuses, in some mini vans with the same headgasket problems.

It Is The Head Gasket Thats Leaking The Oil....you May Also Need To Change The Valve Cover Gasket....if That Mechanic Is Charging That Much...go Some Where Else I Had Mine Fixed For Almost $600 Dollars(almost 600 With Tax) Search Around For The Better Deal

It Is The Head Gasket Thats Leaking The Oil....you May Also Need To Change The Valve Cover Gasket....if That Mechanic Is Charging That Much...go Some Where Else I Had Mine Fixed For Almost $600 Dollars(almost 600 With Tax) Search Around For The Better Deal



Hi Will-I-am, i have the same problem with my 97 dodge neon. where did you go for $600.00?

Anyone with a oil leak on a Neon,Yes the Headgaskets go quite a bit,BUT also check the OIL sending unit located also on the back of the engine,Its a known problem for neons also,Mine was gushing out oil when the engine was running and also sprayed the bottom of my car making it difficult to locate...hope this helps........

I had a pretty bad oil leak and it was the rear oil seal (which is what I was told) and I had it replaced twice in 6 months.