Engine diagram leaking oil onto engine just started oil light came on,oil started spraying onto motor,shut it down and towed it home

A NEW RECORD FOR LONGEST 1ST POST.
2004 Camry XLE 4 cylinder 207 thousand miles
guess at 2.4L engine. but there are 3 engines offered.
2AZ-FE ENGINE SURE.
THAT OVERHEATS,
LET ME CONDENSE YOUR POST.
1: NEW LEAKING CAB HEATER CORE.
And sure after it stinks how can it not 50%AF toxic fluid in the passengers foot well carpets. gee get them steam cleaned by pro's (removed and pro cleaned)(

2 :now the coolant is leaking and spraying in the engine bay well that is normal on all cars this old (not serviced, abused)
all hoses bad and 19 years old cracked and leak what's new there, zero..nada.

or water pump leaks
or radiator leaks, sure, 19 years old sure it can.
nothing new there.
what will be ,will be. there is no magic to car repair
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best guess:
he used bar's leaks to stop tiny leaks. that is all it does
it never ever fixed cracked hoses ,bad water pumps nor fixes radiator leaks. or bad head gaskets or warped heads.

if he was a pro he;d have told you the car needs major service, and parts but when told by him, the wallet was dry
outcomes snake oil BAR's leaks.
fix it right or patch it and pray. <<<< your CALL !

BAR'S: (MAKERS REAL NAME)
it can help some times in pinch 1000 miles from home
it's a band-Aid to a broken leg. ( not magic, it is a desperate act)<, NO BLAME ME IT IS YOUR CAR.

old cars are all like this they have vast problems and most ive seen 10 problems ignored by the owner.past and present. (all) they add up, and then the camels back is broken with 1 more gain if straw.!
machines need service, if not they fail or fail hard.

if the engine is allowed to overheat too badly the engine is wrecked, ever price out cracked heads and engine blocks.
some cars heater cores are $2000 fix, dash out 12hours labor.+parts.
seems to me you got a SUPER DEAL there.
MY GUESS JUST HEATER COR HOSES BAD
AND ARE THE HOTTEST HOSES AND WHY.

Each leak must be found and if hoses crack they are all bad, for sure if 19 years old.
the RAD tank ends can crack TOO.
and the pump fail and the path of the whole coolant loop can fail and crack a real pro finds them all.
even intake manifolds can leak or thermostat housing can crack, SEE????????
TOYOTA Camry 04
lot to fail on any cooling system
even rad fans.
WE CHECK AND CURE ALL LEAKS FIRST
UNDER FULL HOT ENGINE PRESSURE,NEAR 15PSI
FOR LEAKS, PARKED HOOD UP EVEN RUN FOR 30 MINUTES TO FIND THEM ALL
CAREFUL AND COMPLETE OBSERVATION,
FOR SURE DRIPS OR TRICKY SQUIRTING OF 50%AF COOLANT.
NO 19YEAR OLD THERMOSTAT IS GOOD
AND IF BAD AND CAUSES OVERHEATING THE SIDE TANK NEXT TO RAD EXPLODES IN STEAM AND IS SUPER BAD FOR ANY ENGINE (JUST BEGGING TO WARP THE HEAD)
AND A NEW SERP BELT TO THE PUMP IS BEST.
THIS OLD.

need to scan for code -check oil level trans mission fluid level - if not home will need tow to a shop or home-- depending on vehicle wrench can be oil problem or the check engine light

Potentially could be an oil pump, as if you have a situation where oil pump pressure drops due to a failure in the pump, the motor could make some noise from lack of oil and the MIL light/Oil Light would illuminate due to lack of oil pressure.

the oil leak could be a bad valve cover gasket needing replacement, a head gasket leaking oil, a leaking intake gasket and oil running down along the engine block and dripping. it could be an oil pressure switch that is leaking. it is near the starter while driving or engine running can spray oil onto the starter. unless the oil leak is very bad and has been leaking a long time onto the starter will not cause it to act like a dead battery even then not likely. have a starter draw test down to check condition of the starter.

Your car shouldn't have just suddenly started burning oil. Its possible it's leaking in the engine compartment and the leak is dripping onto the hot exhaust manifold and the. The smoke is blowing out the back as you drive. I would think it's unlikely that the engine has been damaged since the check-engine light should have come on if the oil level was low enough to cause damage.

If hii find that bluish smoke is coming from the exhaust pipes, then the next thing to check is whether it smokes on acceleration or deceleration. If the latter, it may be just a valve issue. If it smokes a lot on startup, then it may be rings.

Tow guy probably correct
If it has a chain and you have not been paying attention to regular services, it is possible for a badly worn chain to wear through the timing cover and let oil escape
The mechanic you took it to was probably not properly qualified as he should have seen the oil spray , found the problem and gave you a report on what he found

Could be a locked up oil pump if you're fortunate. It sounds though like you've broken or seized a bearing or several.
Have a really good,honest mechanic take a look.
don-ohio

pull the plugs out the may b wet from flooding the engine
make sure u have good spark

yes rear main seal. does the oil continue to leak after the engine is shut off? also oil pans can seep oil through them. you need to jack carr off the ground and clean under neath with engine clean. spray off. wipe down till dry. start engine till leak starts. shut off. then inspect for where leak is from.

Hi. this sounds like the oil pressure sending unit may be malfunctioning. could be a bad module or a lose connection. the second issue that may be the primary issue can be a faulty oil pump. you will find the problem in these two areas.

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