Vitz (Yaris) advice needed pls

[tyrone_yaris]

Thanks Yuri. I drove abt 2 km stopped car, waited awhile, and checked the oil. It was at the top notch.

Just one thing. The service guy showed me that there is a slight leak near the nut at the oil drain pan. He said to change the seal/gasket. What's that?????

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by tyrone_yaris

Thanks Yuri. I drove abt 2 km stopped car, waited awhile, and checked the oil. It was at the top notch.

Just one thing. The service guy showed me that there is a slight leak near the nut at the oil drain pan. He said to change the seal/gasket. What's that?????

For the time being just get your 14mm wrench and tighten the bolt a little bit more. That might just stop the leak.

Next time you change the oil look at the drain bolt. Theres a special sealing washer on it. If its still leaks get another one from Toyota. Theirs will last the life of the car.

Oh wait a minute.

Start the engine and see if oil drips from the bolt. If nothing happens for 10 minutes you can pretty much forget about it. Hysterical service guy stirring you up.

Forgot about that...

[Yury]

Originally Posted by bronsin

For the time being just get your 14mm wrench and tighten the bolt a little bit more. That might just stop the leak.

Next time you change the oil look at the drain bolt. Theres a special sealing washer on it. If its still leaks get another one from Toyota. Theirs will last the life of the car.

Oh wait a minute.

Start the engine and see if oil drips from the bolt. If nothing happens for 10 minutes you can pretty much forget about it. Hysterical service guy stirring you up.

Forgot about that...

or just replace it and forget all about it :)

[tyrone_yaris]

Thanks for the advice bronsin / yuri :)
Will check and decide accordingly