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Foobar · 02-07-2013, 08:05 PM

Those of you noticing this - can you check your oil level and see if it's still where it should be? I wonder if it's not engine oil but some other kind of lubrication coming from somewhere else.

sure74 · 02-08-2013, 08:27 AM

Looks like it is coming from the bottom of this plate.

Dripping on to the block, then on to the header.

From a much lower angle, doesn't look like it could be coming from anywhere else.

Foobar · 02-08-2013, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sure74

Looks like it is coming from the bottom of this plate.

Hmm, anyone know what that plate is? Cylinder head plate?

jimbobrand · 02-08-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sure74

Exact same thing for me. I'm at 15K+ and probably noticed it 2K earlier. Will check as op suggested and report back.

Same with me. Mine started after my 15,000 service and I thought it might have been due to the dealership overfilling the oil (the dipstick level was reading 1-1.5" higher than full). I had the oil changed and the engine checked for leaks, with no leaks found (according to the dealer). I was still getting a burnt oil smell for the last week up to at least a couple days ago but didn't notice it yesterday or today.

jimbobrand · 02-08-2013, 05:33 PM

Well, I just checked and my car has a similar (although bigger) spot of oil on that cylinder head plate. Looks like it might be time to make an appointment with the service department.

jeebus · 02-08-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbobrand

Well, I just checked and my car has a similar (although bigger) spot of oil on that cylinder head plate. Looks like it might be time to make an appointment with the service department.

bummer.

jimbobrand · 02-08-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jeebus

bummer.

In a way, but at least I know where the burning oil smell is coming from now.

developer · 02-08-2013, 06:41 PM

Add me to the oil leak list, my VIN is in the 3400 range. I have been smelling burning oil off and on since I got my car. I needed to take my car in for it's first oil change anyway. Thank you tonytduc for the heads up and sure47 the pictures! And no my oil level is just fine.

Foobar · 02-08-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by developer

Add me to the oil leak list, my VIN is in the 3400 range. I have been smelling burning oil off and on since I got my car. I needed to take my car in for it's first oil change anyway. Thank you tonytduc for the heads up and sure47 the pictures! And no my oil level is just fine.

So it looks like it's a very small leak then. I too noticed some burning smell coming from the header area after a spirited run - I can't check right now due to the blizzard out here, but I suspect I too have this oil spot on the cylinder head plate. VIN 2100 range, 3K miles. Sounds like the same gasket problem that plagued earlier subies?

jimbobrand · 02-08-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Foobar

So it looks like it's a very small leak then. I too noticed some burning smell coming from the header area after a spirited run - I can't check right now due to the blizzard out here, but I suspect I too have this oil spot on the cylinder head plate. VIN 2100 range, 3K miles. Sounds like the same gasket problem that plagued earlier subies?

This isn't a head gasket issue like the early EJ251s but might be an issue with the gasket under the plate or bolts becoming loose over time.

zoomzoomers · 02-08-2013, 07:56 PM

I think I'm starting show signs of this issue.

Foobar · 02-08-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbobrand

This isn't a head gasket issue like the early EJ251s but might be an issue with the gasket under the plate or bolts becoming loose over time.

Ah - think we might have to re-torque those bolts on the cylinder head plate?

tonytduc · 02-08-2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by developer

Add me to the oil leak list, my VIN is in the 3400 range. I have been smelling burning oil off and on since I got my car. I needed to take my car in for it's first oil change anyway. Thank you tonytduc for the heads up and sure47 the pictures! And no my oil level is just fine.

You are very welcome.

tonytduc · 02-08-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Foobar

Ah - think we might have to re-torque those bolts on the cylinder head plate?

I did but still small leak after a few days.

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sure74 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2016 Toyota 4Runner Trail Premium Location: NY Posts: 189 Thanks: 65 Thanked 160 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks like it is coming from the bottom of this plate. Dripping on to the block, then on to the header. From a much lower angle, doesn't look like it could be coming from anywhere else.

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