As I am worried my dad might have gotten taken, is there a replaceable seal on the front of the engine that could go and cause a leak? You can also use your filter wrench along with a torque wrench and torque it to 13 ft-lb 17. How hard is it to replace the gaskets necessary to stop the leak. If you use ramps it helps to put boards in front of them to prevent them from slipping when you drive up on them. The major concern is that you should use the correct viscosity oil: 5W-30. I had my rear main seal replaced because there was an oil leak. Just buy some oil and add it as needed.
Go by distance or time. Loosen the plug while lightly pushing on it until you can tell it's fully unthreaded, then quickly remove the plug and you can avoid a mess. Usually if you choose a brand that's a real high volume seller in your region then you'll get better value for money. Before i receive responses from Dealer I would like to ask you. The coolant is leaking from the gasket that is on the front of the engine.
All Toyota dealers have gone away from 5-20 and are now using 0-20. Superior protection again oxidation, neutralizing acids, inhibiting corrosion, reducing wear and protects against deposits. Also great for engines that have flat tappet cams and vehicles that are under high stress and operating temperature. Do not go by vehicle's oil life monitor when using this oil. I have found no evidence of a leak in the hose but it appears fitting on block may be the source. That year Prius, the 0W-20 was only recommended for the Japan Domestic Market, with upper temperature limits 2. I replaced the water pump on my 3.
I'm scheduled for an oil change anyway on Monday, but my questions are these: Is there anything besides the engine that uses engine oil i. I hate having a leak. Set your torque wrench and torque the 14mm plug to 28 ft-lb 38 Nm or 387 kgf-cm. I can't see where it's coming from. I have a 2001 expedition 5. I have a oil leak that has developed on front of engine towards radiator. Runs fine but steams from water on block at stops and when parked.
That car used about a half quart between oil changes every 5000 miles. The engine has 170k miles. Go by distance or time. Thank you for visiting my sites. I plan to take a photo tonight and re-post that.
I've been using a high mileage synthetic blend since my Prius hit 100k miles I'm at about 120k+ right now. Oil level is fine so it hasn't been leaking for long. It had 5-20 in it when I purchased it in Aug. We also cannot afford to have the engine seize up in what is marketed as a very dependable car from a very dependable manufacturer. Consider spending a bit more on oil and using synthetic if you plan to go any further than a 10,000 km interval. Friends do you know which oil is best for your Toyota Prius, W5? What research i have done also recommends i replace the injector o rings as well. Kind of bummed my truck now leaks oil from both the front and back.
I've checked the fluid levels and they appear fine but this leak did just start and came on pretty quickly. Since it's almost completely vertical just keep it vertical while lowering it to the drain pan and then flip it over to drain out the oil in it. This is similar to the Castrol Syntec 0W-30 sold here, which is actually Made in Germany. . I touched the fluid, and it smell like engine oil not brake fluid or coolant.
I am concerned my dad was taken. Remove the 14mm oil drain plug to drain the oil. Is there a kit that contains all i will need? Hope you're enjoying your new purchase and as others have said, changing the oil and filters is a good way of getting the best out of your new motor. Do not go by vehicle's oil life monitor when using this oil. Noticed last night that I have a leak of some sort from the front of the engine. First time customers: Adding this Preferred Customer trial to the shopping cart you will automatically get 25% discounts on your entire order as well as future orders during the next 6 months! I can only see a tiny end of it, where it goes.
I just purchased a 2006 Prius. As soon as i receive response from Dealer i will post update. When the jug is full I bring it in to my county recycling center or to the local auto store. It appears to be from a sensor, but, not sure what it is. Change oil when Oil Life Monitor tells you to change the oil or go by the owner's manual factory drain interval. So I bumped it up to every 3000 miles, but same problem. You may wish to visit the Toyota Europe website and look for a scheduled maintenance page.