Oil leak and fire hazard

[jscorse]

I have an oil leak. Cam cover somewhere I think. I've gotta get it fixed, but I want to wait till after xmas. Some of the oil is spraying on the exhaust causing a VERY thin smoke output at the end of the day in my garage.

What is the chance of a fire? The leak is pretty 'slow'. Like less than a quart every3K miles. I only noticed the smoke the other day when the sun was shining into the garage windows, otherwise I would have never noticed.

I'm I worrying too much? This problem does NOT need my immediate attention right?

Just asking you all your opinions....

Thanks,
Jeff

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by jscorse
I have an oil leak. Cam cover somewhere I think. I've gotta get it fixed, but I want to wait till after xmas. Some of the oil is spraying on the exhaust causing a VERY thin smoke output at the end of the day in my garage.

What is the chance of a fire? The leak is pretty 'slow'. Like less than a quart every3K miles. I only noticed the smoke the other day when the sun was shining into the garage windows, otherwise I would have never noticed.

I'm I worrying too much? This problem does NOT need my immediate attention right?

Just asking you all your opinions....

Thanks,
Jeff

I don't think you're in danger of a fire, if the oil is just "dripping." You're just in store for a stinky garage. Enjoy your holidays. If oil, literally, pouring onto the exhaust in a solid stream from a lost drain plug (nasty flashback), didn't ignite, I think your safe.