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 Dec 8, 2005 - 9:59 PM
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Everytime I get an oil change, they tell me I need to do something because my engine is losing more oil than it should. I think I lose like a quart or something. Anyway, I'm assuming I need a new oil gasket?(can someone confirm this please?). But I'm noticing that I also have a bit of oil that seems to be coming from the two nuts that hold the valve cover in place.
 i circled it in red. it just looks like theres some oil in that area that is slowly coming out. i dont think its a big deal but im going turbo very soon and want to make sure everythings perfect. so let me know what i can do about these oil leaks and how to fix it. thanks. EDIT: this pic was BEFORE i cleaned my engine bay. lol. This post has been edited by JoKeRkId613: Dec 8, 2005 - 10:00 PM --------------------  |
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Dec 14, 2005 - 4:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
That must be a common problem amongst the 5SFE's.....of course the whole back of my motor is still gunked up with oil from when my valve cover gasket was leaking, but lately I've noticed theres always fresh oil to be found outside my oil pan where it meets the block. Plus it burns oil like crazy, especially on these frigid mornings.
Best thing for any of us to do is keep a very close eye on oil level. Lately I keep my Mobil 1 and a funnel right in my trunk because its always burning some off....you can smell it on startup when its really cold outside. 
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JoKeRkId613 Oil ON my engine Dec 8, 2005 - 9:59 PM
Batman722 if the gasket was bad you would have oil comming f... Dec 8, 2005 - 11:34 PM defgeph You are most likely burning oil. 7afe's like t... Dec 9, 2005 - 2:44 AM Jaws4God I have some oil leaking around my oil pan... a few... Dec 13, 2005 - 5:43 PM Ethnykceli dont use the gasket. you need silicon(spelling). i... Dec 13, 2005 - 5:55 PM st_celica_killer its just silicone sealer not a gasket...i took min... Dec 13, 2005 - 6:09 PM Batman722 no gasket, use the sealer.
do it yourself. If you... Dec 14, 2005 - 1:24 AM Nigel My oil needs topping up each year, mine dripping f... Dec 14, 2005 - 7:08 AM playr158 each year? wtf mate.....
you should be changing y... Dec 14, 2005 - 10:37 AM
jgreening QUOTE(playr158 @ Dec 14, 2005 - 9:37... Dec 14, 2005 - 11:31 AM 94ST2 Is it common for the engine to burn more oil when ... Dec 15, 2005 - 1:41 AM jayi12-15psi QUOTEMy oil needs topping up each year, mine dripp... Dec 15, 2005 - 1:50 AM CelicaZR QUOTE(jayi12-15psi @ Dec 15, 2005 ... Dec 17, 2005 - 9:20 AM creis ^ yeah there are oils that can last that long but ... Dec 15, 2005 - 2:06 AM CheesyLobster personally i used an oil pan gasket and the sealer... Dec 17, 2005 - 8:49 AM jayi12-15psi on a non-synthetic oil, it's recommended 3k mi... Dec 17, 2005 - 8:32 PM |
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