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Oil leak still issue on 2020?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Gfenza89, May 16, 2021.

  1. May 16, 2021 at 6:04 PM
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    Gfenza89

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    Anyone know if Toyota updated the timing cover gasket on the 2020 3.5 engine? I’ve heard some early 16-17 had the oil leak issue . Have they also updated the coolant bypass hose on back of engine ? Just hoping I don’t have these issues with my 2020 sport
     
  2. May 16, 2021 at 6:08 PM
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    ORtoCOTaco

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    I can't speak to your specific question but my 2018 hasn't had any noticable leaks in the nearly 18 months that I've owned it. I don't lose oil between changes and no spots in the driveway.
     
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  3. May 16, 2021 at 6:12 PM
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    Thank you good to hear. I’ve heard it was a 16-17 issue but still curious if that is factual
     
  4. May 16, 2021 at 6:25 PM
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    jerkwithkeyboard

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    Timing cover? Maybe
    coolant bypass hose. Nope same dumb part.

    I have a 16 and don't have either problem (yet)

    :fingerscrossed:
     
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  5. May 16, 2021 at 6:38 PM
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    How many miles you have ?
     
  6. May 16, 2021 at 6:49 PM
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    50K In the midwest so cold winters and hot summers.
     
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  7. May 16, 2021 at 6:51 PM
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    BrettsMac08

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    80K on mine and I’ve got a friend nearing 100K. Only leak I’ve had was my 3rd brake light. Supposedly corrected MY 2018+
     
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  8. May 16, 2021 at 6:52 PM
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    my 2020 just hit 27k, been on some hard trails, all types of ill shit, no leaks anywhere except my wallet
     
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