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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Default Best Guess Leak

By the smell, I've got an oil leak somewhere between the engine cover and the bottom plate. Nothing on floor so its minor, but after a long drive can even see a wisp of smoke. Definitely smells of oil. All fluids still up. Still under warranty, and will take it in later this week. What's the best guess of the problem, and time for repair?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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Default Re: Best Guess Leak

Passenger side valve cover... I test-drove a car with exact same symptoms, and I pulled the airbox to see the same wisp of smoke coming from the upper valve cover. Common problem.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Default Re: Best Guess Leak

The splash cover under the engine compartment prevents most engine leaks from apearing on the floor.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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Default Re: Best Guess Leak

Both of mine had the valve cover gasket leak.....appeared as thin film of oil on driver's side covers.
The 08 was under 3/36....free gasket repair. The 07 has a LPW & dealership said TSB to replace the valve covers entirely ....said it would have been >$1K.

 
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