|
Re: valve cover gasket oil leak
"badgolferman" <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:xn0eimqdh3wl3cr002@news.readfreenews.net...[color=blue]
> My 2000 Sienna with 92K miles has valve cover gasket oil leaks. Both
> gaskets have a slight leak with the front one being worse. The dealer
> wants $690 to fix it. I am not going to pay that price for it.
>
> Are there different oils or additives I should use to minimize the
> leak? It isn't bad enough to show on the ground yet.
>
> Currently I use Valvoline 5W-30 oil every 3000 miles.[/color]
Try tightening the valve cover bolts evenly.
There are no additives or oils that I am aware of that are effective in
reducing or eliminating the leak. I am not a fan of stop leak products
unless the vehicle is on its last leg because they have a tendency to clog
things if air gets into the system.
--
Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)
|
