it had been struck by something, possibly a swordfish
Not unless it is leaking so badly as to get enough oil on the plug wires to short them out.
not an adverb: leaking A+
Yes, if the fluid is leaking on the exhaust or the belt is slipping badly.Yes, if the fluid is leaking on the exhaust or the belt is slipping badly.
Defective seals, and it needs replacing.
Replace it.
its having its period
look at your engine oil you may have a leaking head gasket
broken hose to the power steering reservoir or the rack on the firewall is leaking badly or the reservoir has a hole in it.
The two bolts could have loosened up, or possibly there are two gaskets in there.
Sounds like the heater core is leaking its a big job probably best left to the professionals
It could be water leaking down through a crack or badly caulked seam.