98 neon leaking oil

[kris_iugirl]

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.

[TorinoGT69]

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

[wafrederick]

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.

[WILL-I-AM]

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

[hinea]

Originally Posted by WILL-I-AM

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?

[fxspider]

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........

[Nerve]

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.