Oil leak/sweat - Toyota Yaris Forums

oliveskate · 09-23-2012, 05:35 PM

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!

CoryM · 09-24-2012, 12:26 AM

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.

Hershey · 09-24-2012, 11:55 AM

Uh - ho .

. This looks familiar

. Having flashbacks .

oliveskate · 10-04-2012, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hershey

Uh - ho .

. This looks familiar

. Having flashbacks .

head gaskets? :P
tell me moar!

oliveskate · 01-27-2013, 05:26 PM

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.

Hershey · 01-27-2013, 11:18 PM

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 .

oliveskate · 01-27-2013, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hershey

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 .

I was thinking the same thing. I'm going to do that, and keep a eye on it. My warranty end's this year, so I'm going to check when it does. Don't want to fix it myself. Warranty fixes are always the best ;)

09-23-2012, 05:35 PM	#1
oliveskate Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 75	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!

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09-24-2012, 12:26 AM	#2
CoryM Drives: 2009 5-door, 5-speed Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: White Rock BC Posts: 687	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.

09-24-2012, 11:55 AM	#3
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Uh - ho . . This looks familiar . Having flashbacks .

01-27-2013, 05:26 PM	#5
oliveskate Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 75	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.

01-27-2013, 11:18 PM	#6
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	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 .