ES350 oil leak

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06-15-17, 01:19 PM

Carlsbad

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ES350 oil leak

Why would my ES350 oil pan start to leak when I hardly ever drive this car, or is that why?

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06-15-17, 03:22 PM

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drain plug loose? drain plug gasket ? when was the last oil change?

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06-16-17, 12:56 AM

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May not be oil pan; could be timing cover gasket, a known issue. Also, the power steering pump could be leaking down onto the oil pan. Follow the leak ...

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06-16-17, 10:34 AM

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Check the VVT-i hose too.

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06-28-17, 11:20 PM

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Any follow up on this leak?

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