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Old May 26, 2015 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by CreativeS
I was having the same issue! Changed all the sparks plugs so far no toppings required. (lexus technician told me to change spark plugs at 160,000 kms but I stretched it to 167k topping was required every other-week)
I replaced the plugs 3500km back with the oem spec plugs!

There is no issue with topping up the oils, at least the engine will always have clean oil but I would like to find out why its happening
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Old May 26, 2015 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Kwackers
I did not see any oil on the covers.
There is a spongy layer built into the large cover to absorb fluids so a visual inspection may not rule out a leak.
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