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09-23-2012, 05:35 PM | #1 |
Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: Aug 2011
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Oil leak/sweat
Was about to detail my engine bay today and noticed a sweat/leak. I took some pictures the best I can, but will left it up after work tomorrow and see what it is.
Mine is a 2008, still under warranty as well. I read a little bit about this, and seems like possibly head gaskets, and seems common on 2008's and 2010's. I know it's warranty, but I'm busy so can't bring my car in the dealership for a while, so just wondering. Thanks! |
09-24-2012, 12:26 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2009 5-door, 5-speed Join Date: Sep 2011
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Chances are the dealer won't do anything about that. Unless is is dripping, it is "weeping" not "leaking" which usually they won't cover. Look at the highest point of oil. It often creeps into cracks and appears to be leaking/weeping where it is not.
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09-24-2012, 11:55 AM | #3 |
Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009
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Uh - ho . . This looks familiar . Having flashbacks .
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10-04-2012, 08:43 PM | #4 |
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01-27-2013, 05:26 PM | #5 |
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I checked it again on Friday, and this oil leaking/sweating all around where the head meets the block. Should I bring it in to get it checked by toyota? Still has warranty.
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01-27-2013, 11:18 PM | #6 |
Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009
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Oliveskate , clean all the area with oil / grime with paper towels and a cleaner of your choice ( window cleaner does well for me , dilutes it quite well ) . Then look for fresh oil . If it's persistent , take it to a Toyota service and get them to put dye in the engine . If they do so , reclean the area so the fresh oil with dye can reach the surface for observation . Should only take up to a week for the oil with dye to show . Good luck and keep us updated .
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01-27-2013, 11:47 PM | #7 | |
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