1. Park your car on a level surface and turn off the engine.
2. Allow the engine to cool down completely.
3. Open the hood of your car and locate the oil dipstick.
4. Pull out the dipstick and check the oil level. If the oil level is low, add oil as necessary.
5. Replace the dipstick and close the hood of your car.
6. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
7. Turn off the engine and get out of your car.
8. Look under the car for any signs of oil leaks. If you see any oil leaks, you will need to find the source of the leak and fix it.
Here are some common sources of oil leaks on a 1997 Toyota Camry:
- Oil filter gasket
- Oil pan gasket
- Valve cover gasket
- Timing cover gasket
- Rear main seal
- Front crankshaft seal
To fix an oil leak, you will need to replace the faulty gasket or seal. You may need to remove some parts of the engine to access the faulty part. If you are not comfortable doing this yourself, you should take your car to a mechanic.
