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Old 04-05-2023, 02:35 AM   #14
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Wow, sorry to hear about that 13-mile experience! Glad you eventually got it fixed though (sounds like a win-win since I'm sure they wanted to validate their product ASAP after model launch, although at a risk too), but did you try to get it fixed under warranty first?
Haha, no, I actually didn't bother letting the dealership try to fix it. Other people were posting and reporting that sometimes the dealer fixed plate just started leaking again. So, I was much more eager to try a third party fix and was excited to help test a prototype part that could help a lot of owners.

Anyway, looking at the photo you posted, I believe this would fit the description of oil leak from front timing cover, or from the dipstick tube hole.

And it looks to have been going on for a while based on the pooling/residue on top of the header.

Either way, the Toyota dealer should be able to diagnose and quote you for a repair.
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