So is the oil level in the sump off the end of the dipstick? Or do you mean that the level is midway between full and add on the dipstick?
If you have lost half the oil, then the oil pump might be starved and so not maintaining oil pressure which would account for the leak stopping. It might not be a good idea to run the engine in this condition, but if you are running it does the engine oil pressure warning light stay on?
There is an oil cooler on the bottom of the engine which can be a source of a leak. I think it is on the back of the block.
What model of vehicle is this?
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2004 V70 2.4 petrol 170 5-spd auto (lost 2016 June, collision with deer)
2007 XC90 FWD 3.2 petrol 6-spd auto
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