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🟢 SOLVED: Toyota Prius 2012 Engine oil leak from valve cover — Toyota Prius 2012 | MyCarFault
🟢 SOLVED 80% 1 fix reported · 25 driver confirmations

🟢 Toyota Prius 2012 Engine oil leak from valve cover

Toyota Prius 2012
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Toyota Prius 2012 oil leak from top of engine. Oil smell burning on hot exhaust. Small puddle on driveway. 164949 km. This fault code is stored when the engine control unit detects a specific fault condition. Common causes include sensor failures, wiring faults, and component wear. Always read additional fault codes before replacing parts — multiple codes together provide a clearer diagnosis. Clear the code after repair and test drive to confirm the fault does not return.

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📍 Toyota Prius

⚙️ Possible Causes

Toyota Prius Possible: Valve cover gasket leaking — hardened and cracked with age. Replaced valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals $55 in parts. Leak completely stopped.

Repair / Solution

Based on 25 driver confirmations

Valve cover gasket leaking — hardened and cracked with age. Replaced valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals $55 in parts. Leak completely stopped. 0%
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✅ Fixed Valve cover gasket leaking — hardened and cracked with age. Replaced valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals $55 in parts. Leak completely stopped.
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