440 code has nothing to do with oxy sensor. 440 code is a leak in the fuel system such as fuel tank or evaporator system
can exhaust manifold leak cause you to burn oil
Yep.
No.
No, an exhaust leak would have nothing to do with your engine timing.
The best way to fix an exhaust leak on a 1994 Caprice is to install new exhaust pipes where the leak is located. Exhaust leaks are dangerous and can cause carbon monoxide to build up in the passenger area of the vehicle.
An exhaust leak could do that.
P0133 is a trouble code for o2 sensor, what it means is 02 sensor slow response bank1, sensor 1 (before cat) should be located before the flex pipe. What causes this code is that there are many reasons, one could be a faulty sensor, a bad exhaust leak or minor usually happens if the leak is before the sensor depending on which leak is greater. vacuum leak can cause this code due to not enough oxygen entering the exhaust manifold. check with the dealer or local garage, it is very hard to actually state which problem is causing this code. Mine was coming on due to a massive exhaust leak, when fixed the code disappeared.
Usually this is a vacuum leak. Can also be a leak in the exhaust system.
Exhaust gasses are escaping through a hole or rotted section of exhaust system
squeeking from exhaust manifold is caused by a leak allowing exhaust gas to leak. it will only get worse as time goes on unless it is fixed
Leaking valve cover gaskets would leak onto the exhaust pipes under the hood of the car.
Yes, a prolonged exhaust leak will eventually cause problems with your cylinder head. The leaking exhaust is very hot and you can cause small cracks in the head if you don't repair the problem promptly. If you can hear the exhaust leaking, it may already be too late! Get it checked out soon!