Oil leak? 2016

Went to change my oil today and noticed oil all over the place. It wasn’t dripping, nor have I ever seen an oil drip in my garage.

I had seen a little oil before from the engine bay by the belt, but it didn’t seem like that much to be concerned about. But now, it seems worse.

Any thoughts on what it could be? Did the best I could with my phone to take photos. Arrow pointing to where I think it’s starting from on last picture.

 

Looks like the dreaded timing cover leak.

 

I’m guessing when you say dreaded, it’s a pain and/or an expensive fix?

 

I had mine done under warranty but no warranty 4-6k. Toyota only paid 2400 so there is room to get a better price if no warranty. I am not sure you will get a better price but the more you know.

This assumes timing cover. Mine was not nearly as bad as yours.

 

Expensive to fix unless you’re under warranty

 

At 83k with no extended warranty. So
I guess I’m up shits creek on this one.

 

I was at 81k but had an extended warranty. It is an engine out and they replaced all seals in the engine.

 

Holy rust.

 

Lol that’s not even where it’s bad. Gotta love New Hampshire. Roads up here are already covered in salt.

 

Man I hope my 3.5 doesn’t start to leak at 80k miles. That would be a huge disappointment. That’s the reason I bought a Toyota.

My 07 Ford with 165k miles had 0 leaks. I did have to replace plastic thermostat housing twice but it wasn’t intrusive at all.

All the best man.

 

Crazy man. You don’t use fluid film or anything?

 

Looks like a steam clean and sell to Carvana vehicle to me.

Curious what rust preventative measures you've applied, since they don't appear to be working all that well.

 

TW guys from the NE treat rust preventive as the norm. My 2016 looks the same, and I only started applying FF last year. I would venture to say the vast majority of guys I know have never even thought of doing anything to prevent rust.

 

Got it used, was going to get it coated by nhoil but never did. I did fluid film it last spring myself. Hopefully Toyota will recall it and give me a new frame… unless I trade it in

 

If it were me I'd unhappily live with it. It doesn't take that much oil to make it look like a lot. Check your oil once in a while and forget about it. Shouldn't hurt anything other than making a mess. Shit maybe it'll help with the rust.

 

I'm with you this. I don't even start messing with an oil leak until it starts to leave drops on the pavement.

Throw a quart of oil under your seat and make sure to check it every now and then. Your leak might not even be noticeable on the dip stick

 

Beat me to it! ^^ THIS ^^

 

^^^ what this guy said. Oil = cheap, timing cover replacement = expensive

I'd clean it with some degreaser and check on it again to pinpoint exactly where it's coming from.