Hello, I have a 2002 w203/c320. The low oil light was on so I put a quart in. After 30 minutes of driving, the low oil light comes on again so I park it in the driveway. After 1 day, I don’t see any oil leaks on the ground. I then wait a day, then start the car and lift the hood. There is smoke coming from the engine bay near (I believe the head gaskets) on the left side (Passenger side) of the car. I couldn’t tell what color the smoke was and the exhaust smoke looked normal.

My parents think it’s the head gaskets. I also apologize for not having more info, I’m learning and this is my first car. I’m also saving up for a mechanic in the mean time.

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I know this sounds silly, but does the car have a dip stick? Just because the light came on doesn't mean it is low on oil. It could be the oil level sensor. Possible the engine is over filled. My 2005 C320 does not have a dip stick. The light, really a message, came on. I took it to the dealer and they have a universal dipstick and confirmed the car had the correct level and the oil sensor was bad.

Head gaskets rarely leak oil. Check the valve cover gasket. If you have an oil leak that is more than likely where the oil is leaking from. The oil leak will drip down on the exhaust manifold or exhaust pipe causing the smoke. A lot cheaper to repair than a head gasket. Also, as stated before, use the engine oil dipstick to check the level of oil in the engine.

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