How can you tell if your Toyota has an oil leak?
Pinpointing these leaks can be a problem if the leak has been active for any amount of time, because there will be oil everywhere inside the belt covers. The amount of oil should be a clue to the source, as this is about the only “pressurized” oil source on the front of the engine.
Are there any recalls on the 2008 Saturn Vue?
Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. The 2008 Saturn Vue has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
What causes an oil leak on a Toyota Camry?
(Only in a very windy environment would oil ever leak up!) Probably the most common leak area on the four-cylinder Camry engine is the valve cover, often because the hold-down nuts (large retainers with washers on the spark plug tubes) have become loose.
Which is the most common oil leak to repair?
It seems that the most common leak to repair is the oil pan gasket when, in reality, the formed-in-place seal on the oil pan seldom leaks. The first evidence that the diagnosis was wrong should be when the block is damp above the pan seal area.
What causes an oil pan gasket to leak?
We often get them after another shop has diagnosed and repaired a leak, only to have the car continue to leave its “mark” everywhere it goes. It seems that the most common leak to repair is the oil pan gasket when, in reality, the formed-in-place seal on the oil pan seldom leaks.
Can a camshaft seal cause an oil leak?
Camshaft and crankshaft seals can cause some leakage and, over time, can cause a real mess. Of course, any leak source should be eliminated to keep oil from deteriorating the timing belt. Both seals are replaced easily with standard seal replacement techniques.