Oil seep middle of engine - Toyota Yaris Forums

Ramon1691 · 10-16-2016, 11:56 PM

I notice an oil leak like in the middle of the engine right under the exaust manifold any ideas of how to fix it or what it could be?

Ramon1691 · 10-17-2016, 12:23 AM

the best way i can describe it is under de manifold there is some type of line i guess thats where the bottom of the engine connects to the upper part well basically all around there you can see oil coming out very little but is there and it looks fresh i took pics but i cant upload them

Ramon1691 · 10-17-2016, 12:30 AM

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/att...1&d=1476674946
here is a pic

Bluevitz-rs · 10-17-2016, 12:54 AM

That's a head gasket leak. Unless it gets any worse don't worry too much about it.

Ramon1691 · 10-17-2016, 01:02 AM

damn are you serious thats what i was stressing over i think is been like that for a while previous owner neglected the car how long can i drive like this and if i use a high milage oil would it help at all?

Ramon1691 · 10-17-2016, 01:08 AM

i tought this car was supposed to be bullet proof, is this normal for this car what could of possible caused this? my radiator cap isnt milky or anything like that and the car runs fine

KTS · 10-17-2016, 07:40 AM

I have noticed on one of my 1nzfe that an oil leak at the timing chain cover spreads and looks like a head gasket leak but I also see some oil run down onto the crank sensor.

Bluevitz-rs · 10-17-2016, 10:02 AM

As long as there's no oil in the coolant and no coolant in the oil it isn't leaking very bad. I doubt you even notice any level change on the dipstick.

If you're really concerned about it wash it off and see how long it takes to return. It could just be seepage over the entire course of the cars life.

Ramon1691 · 10-17-2016, 11:51 AM

Thanks for the replies is seeping from the timing cover also next to the little square piece part of the block it tends to get stained from the oil there I find it hard to believe that the head gasket is seeping too, I will be adding oil leak dye to see exactly where is coming from.
I texted the previous owner and he mentioned is been seeping since 90000 miles it has 155000 now

Bluevitz-rs · 10-17-2016, 12:03 PM

Chances are it is just wicking across from the timing cover. It is a known leak point.

10-16-2016, 11:56 PM	#1
Ramon1691 Drives: 2007 Yaris hatchback Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Oakland CA Posts: 85	Oil seep middle of engine I notice an oil leak like in the middle of the engine right under the exaust manifold any ideas of how to fix it or what it could be?

10-17-2016, 12:30 AM	#3
Ramon1691 Drives: 2007 Yaris hatchback Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Oakland CA Posts: 85	http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/att...1&d=1476674946 here is a pic Attached Images

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10-17-2016, 12:23 AM	#2
Ramon1691 Drives: 2007 Yaris hatchback Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Oakland CA Posts: 85	the best way i can describe it is under de manifold there is some type of line i guess thats where the bottom of the engine connects to the upper part well basically all around there you can see oil coming out very little but is there and it looks fresh i took pics but i cant upload them

10-17-2016, 12:54 AM	#4
Bluevitz-rs 1NZ-6spd View User's Garage Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,967	That's a head gasket leak. Unless it gets any worse don't worry too much about it.

10-17-2016, 01:02 AM	#5
Ramon1691 Drives: 2007 Yaris hatchback Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Oakland CA Posts: 85	damn are you serious thats what i was stressing over i think is been like that for a while previous owner neglected the car how long can i drive like this and if i use a high milage oil would it help at all?

10-17-2016, 01:08 AM	#6
Ramon1691 Drives: 2007 Yaris hatchback Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Oakland CA Posts: 85	i tought this car was supposed to be bullet proof, is this normal for this car what could of possible caused this? my radiator cap isnt milky or anything like that and the car runs fine

10-17-2016, 07:40 AM	#7
KTS Drives: Vitz RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Trinidad and Tobago Posts: 272	I have noticed on one of my 1nzfe that an oil leak at the timing chain cover spreads and looks like a head gasket leak but I also see some oil run down onto the crank sensor.

10-17-2016, 10:02 AM	#8
Bluevitz-rs 1NZ-6spd View User's Garage Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,967	As long as there's no oil in the coolant and no coolant in the oil it isn't leaking very bad. I doubt you even notice any level change on the dipstick. If you're really concerned about it wash it off and see how long it takes to return. It could just be seepage over the entire course of the cars life.

10-17-2016, 11:51 AM	#9
Ramon1691 Drives: 2007 Yaris hatchback Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Oakland CA Posts: 85	Thanks for the replies is seeping from the timing cover also next to the little square piece part of the block it tends to get stained from the oil there I find it hard to believe that the head gasket is seeping too, I will be adding oil leak dye to see exactly where is coming from. I texted the previous owner and he mentioned is been seeping since 90000 miles it has 155000 now

10-17-2016, 12:03 PM	#10
Bluevitz-rs 1NZ-6spd View User's Garage Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,967	Chances are it is just wicking across from the timing cover. It is a known leak point.