How much would it cost to fix engine oil leak on 98 corolla?

My friend wants to give me his 98 Corolla but the engine leaks engine oil... and he needs to fill it every 4 days or so... i was wondering how much would it cost to fix this? and where would it be best to get auto insurance for a first time driver.How much would it cost to fix engine oil leak on 98 corolla?
The price of fixing an oil leak would depend most on where it is leaking from. If it is coming from the valve cover it is an easy fix for even the most inexperienced mechanic. If it is the oil pan you can fix that to if you can use a socket and ratchet. If it is coming from a sensor it could cost you a few dollars more than the gaskets. I would say if you wanted to get your hands dirty you could fix most oil leaks for under $50 bucksHow much would it cost to fix engine oil leak on 98 corolla?
The cost to fix this problem may vary from place to place. Having to refill the oil every 4 days can get extremely expensive and is actually quite ridiculous; however, it may be a simple fix. The best response I can give you is take it in to the shop and have a professional look at it and diagnose the problem before you make the purchase.
The cost largely depends on where the oil leak from. There are a few places that oil can leaks from: oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket, front seals, rear main seal, distributor o-ring, etc. The labor involved in these repair varies a lot.





Since it is a large oil leak, it should not be hard to find out where the oil is from. When you know what part is leaking oil, you will know about how much the cost to have it fixed.
Open ended question. Find the leak and then you will know a lot better the cost. It may be as simple as a loose oil filter or pan drain bolt. Could be a pan gasket or loose bolts. (common). Could also be loose valve covers or gaskets that are bad. Also could be a sending unit that is leaking. Also could be engine crank seals front and rear. Could be a hose. Best have a mechanic 'estimate' the problem Well worth it to know. Shop around for car insurance. Look in your local telephone directory.The rates vary substantially for the same value insurance from company to company.
Top end leak- cheap. Bottom end leak expensive. Rear main seal- forget it. Front seal, bad, but not the end of the world. Stripped plug on sump- you could fix that. Leaking oil filter- put on a new filter.





It sounds to me like the guy seriously did not take care of the car and messed up a lot, now he wants to pass the problems on to someone else. The Corolla for '98 was a tough car to break, but your friend must be awful rough on cars. With the frequncy the oil needs refilling, I'd guess there's a lot ruined on that car. The engine is much more complex than most inline 4 cylinders, but caring for it well is not that hard.
is it leaking or burning oil? if it leaks, it could be a simple fix. maybe the filter isnt on tight enough, or its cross threaded or something, or the oil pan might not be tight or sealed. if it burns oil though, an internal seal is shot. and that could get pricey to repair. id say, take it to a shop for diagnosis before buying it. good car for a first time driver. it aint fancy, but its good on gas and surprisingly reliable. as for insurance, i have state farm, theyre ok
does it get completely empty in 4 days? or just alittle? if your losing enough oil to get the pan empy in 4 days, i would suspect the filter being loose, or the plug being loose or leaking. but if both those are fine, id expect the fix would be very expensive. and either the car is burning oil, or its a mix of both leaking and burning. and if its burning oil that much. ditch the car. its not worth it.
around 1000-1400 and 15 hrs of labor