Engine oil leakage when car not regularly start...

[anakin]

I've not driving my car for about 3 months now (not even warmed up the engine). When I started the engine today, the engine sound rough with a noticeable knocking sound and smoke coming out with an oil burning smell...suspect the engine oil leaked onto the exhaust manifold hence the smoke and the smell....is it true that our engine (gasket) tend to leaks when left idle for some times? what about the engine at the chop shop, do they leaks too?:stupid:

 

[antiquer]

I had left my car a week most. When started can hear knocking sound. It will be gone in few minutes.. but never had the smoke and smell.. leave it idling for few minutes and drive for another few minutes. I think it should be ok la.. never heard about gasket went leaking if left for long time..

 

[LaVegax]

it is normal to hear noises for a few seconds, because not exist oil in the lifters...