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Lucas13 · 07-08-2010, 12:50 AM

Have you ever flushed the engince with some product?

Hershey · 07-08-2010, 01:05 AM

nope , neither one .

Hershey · 07-08-2010, 01:06 AM

2008 nearing 22,000 mis. and 2010 around 7,300 .

frog13 · 07-08-2010, 05:48 PM

I'm not arguing with anyone...but,synthetic motoroil WILL find faulty/faultering gaskets/seals!.I'm not debating a vehicles mileage or service records or the owners ability to do them...........synthetic has FAR superior flow characteristics,shear stability etc.At least try switching to a conventional motoroil and see what the result is.

1stToyota · 07-08-2010, 06:08 PM

He's already tried that...and I doubt that the oil was the reason for the failed head gasket. A seal maybe, in a neglected motor, but not a head gasket in a well maintained low mileage vehicle.

edit... oops, I re-read and saw where your indicated faulty gaskets

Hershey · 07-08-2010, 08:11 PM

this is a picture of where the head gaskets are leaking in both YARII circled in RED . This is taken from the 2010 3 door . The area circled in BLUE is the sealant for the tiiming chain cover that I thought was leaking . The area in RED is where the plastic head gasket is located on top of the cavern of the block that's found above the large ledge . The oil seeps from underneath and runs along the edge of the block / exposed head gasket ( in left side of RED circle ) and down to the sealant in BLUE . Then that runs under the large ledge and down the corner of the block that's pictured in the thread " Noticed possible oil leak " on page 2 and then scroll down to POST # 29 ( http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...t=26502&page=2 ) to see the bottom of the large ledge where oil collects on the 2010 .

Red Horse · 07-08-2010, 10:37 PM

This thread should be in a history of yarisworld, Hershey just confirm that the using conventional oil is more restrictive than syntetic.

Hershey · 07-08-2010, 10:48 PM

both have had 2 oil changes with SHELL 5w-30 conventional oil in a months time and around 600 > 800 miles for both oil changes for each YARIS . So , maybe it's too soon for seepage to slow or stop with the conventional .

. Will keep track of it . No improvement , then off to the service center for both YARISes .

Hershey · 07-08-2010, 10:54 PM

I suggest that those who started to use a synthetic early in the break in period or later take a good look for this . Those who use conventional may want to do the same . Many might not be aware of it . Especially those who get their oil changed by someone else . Would think there are some out there with this issue . I didn't notice it on the 2008 ( bought new ) until this past spring and I do all the oil changes for both cars . It's easy to overlook .

Hershey · 07-08-2010, 11:22 PM

TOYOTA . Oh , what a feeling !!!

. More like the feeling you get when you get your prostate exam

.

sleey0 · 07-11-2010, 10:17 PM

So, the big question is:

Is this a common issue? Anyone else have leaks? Please share.

Hershey · 07-11-2010, 11:37 PM

it's not an easy leak to spot . As pictured above .

Lucas13 · 07-23-2010, 08:52 PM

While I was taking care of the tension of my drive belt I decided to do a good inspection of the head gasket with a mirror and guess what...surprise!!! I found a small leak by the timing chaing side on the head cover gasket,I was able to see the dust trapped in the oil, the leak is also behind the alternator on that tiny courner.

Folks that use conventional oil should also take a look at this, this shouldnt happen so soon, normally the gasket that starts leaking first is the valve cover one, but the head gasket??? wow!!!

sleey0 · 07-23-2010, 10:19 PM

I see these pics and maybe it's just me but I am not seeing a huge problem here.

I dunno. Looks pretty insignificant to me.

Hershey · 07-23-2010, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleey0

I see these pics and maybe it's just me but I am not seeing a huge problem here.

I dunno. Looks pretty insignificant to me.

this is because these areas have been cleaned before the pictures were taken . They're are photos with oil collected underneath the leak for both YARIS .

Hershey · 07-24-2010, 12:10 AM

These are from the '08 which has 23,000+ miles and leaks more . The 2010 seems to have slowed down . 1st pic is where the oil leaks from the plastic head gasket above the large ledge and collects underneath it . Have found it to run along seal of timing chain cover and end up on the upper lip of the oil pan . Not all that significant . The 2nd pic is the top of the ledge . The area circled in RED is where the plastic head gasket is hidden under the upper head . The last pic is a close up of the plastic head gasket that leaks for both ( sorry a bit blurred ) . The '08 sedan gets wet with oil every 100 miles or more , while the 2010 hasn't with same miles as of recent.

Lucas13 · 07-24-2010, 01:57 AM

I cleaned the rear side I will keep the eye on it

127.0.0.1 · 07-24-2010, 12:37 PM

an oil leak is a true fire hazard. it must be fixed. most cars fires
are from oil leak buildup.
oil leak....fixed. done.

07-08-2010, 06:08 PM	#23
1stToyota Drives: 2013 Chevy Spark 1LT 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,185	He's already tried that...and I doubt that the oil was the reason for the failed head gasket. A seal maybe, in a neglected motor, but not a head gasket in a well maintained low mileage vehicle. edit... oops, I re-read and saw where your indicated faulty gaskets __________________ 1997 Lincoln Town Car - *SOLD* 2008 Scion xD (w/ automatic) - SOLD 2008 Yaris HB - SOLD

07-08-2010, 10:37 PM	#25
Red Horse View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan A/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Costa mesa, California Posts: 353	This thread should be in a history of yarisworld, Hershey just confirm that the using conventional oil is more restrictive than syntetic. __________________

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07-08-2010, 12:50 AM	#19
Lucas13 Drives: 07 Yaris LB Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 179	Have you ever flushed the engince with some product?

07-08-2010, 01:05 AM	#20
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	nope , neither one .

07-08-2010, 01:06 AM	#21
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	2008 nearing 22,000 mis. and 2010 around 7,300 .

07-08-2010, 05:48 PM	#22
frog13 Tw200--excellent! Drives: 2010 yaris..absolutely red. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 209	I'm not arguing with anyone...but,synthetic motoroil WILL find faulty/faultering gaskets/seals!.I'm not debating a vehicles mileage or service records or the owners ability to do them...........synthetic has FAR superior flow characteristics,shear stability etc.At least try switching to a conventional motoroil and see what the result is.

07-08-2010, 10:48 PM	#26
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	both have had 2 oil changes with SHELL 5w-30 conventional oil in a months time and around 600 > 800 miles for both oil changes for each YARIS . So , maybe it's too soon for seepage to slow or stop with the conventional . . Will keep track of it . No improvement , then off to the service center for both YARISes .

07-08-2010, 10:54 PM	#27
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	I suggest that those who started to use a synthetic early in the break in period or later take a good look for this . Those who use conventional may want to do the same . Many might not be aware of it . Especially those who get their oil changed by someone else . Would think there are some out there with this issue . I didn't notice it on the 2008 ( bought new ) until this past spring and I do all the oil changes for both cars . It's easy to overlook .

07-08-2010, 11:22 PM	#28
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	TOYOTA . Oh , what a feeling !!! . More like the feeling you get when you get your prostate exam .

07-11-2010, 10:17 PM	#29
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	So, the big question is: Is this a common issue? Anyone else have leaks? Please share.

07-11-2010, 11:37 PM	#30
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	it's not an easy leak to spot . As pictured above .

07-23-2010, 08:52 PM	#31
Lucas13 Drives: 07 Yaris LB Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 179	While I was taking care of the tension of my drive belt I decided to do a good inspection of the head gasket with a mirror and guess what...surprise!!! I found a small leak by the timing chaing side on the head cover gasket,I was able to see the dust trapped in the oil, the leak is also behind the alternator on that tiny courner. Folks that use conventional oil should also take a look at this, this shouldnt happen so soon, normally the gasket that starts leaking first is the valve cover one, but the head gasket??? wow!!!

07-23-2010, 10:19 PM	#32
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	I see these pics and maybe it's just me but I am not seeing a huge problem here. I dunno. Looks pretty insignificant to me.

07-24-2010, 01:57 AM	#35
Lucas13 Drives: 07 Yaris LB Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 179	I cleaned the rear side I will keep the eye on it

07-24-2010, 12:37 PM	#36
127.0.0.1 Banned Drives: '10 Yaris5drHB+99 4runner LTD Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NE Posts: 672	an oil leak is a true fire hazard. it must be fixed. most cars fires are from oil leak buildup. oil leak....fixed. done.