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Anonymous Posted on Aug 03, 2014

Transmission oil leak

When parked on a hill, the transmission oil leaks. Is this due to hard driving, hot weather, hot engine, or what? I know the oil was filled by my mechanic, and he, for sure, did not overfill it.

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Extend the trans crankcase breather with a hose and clamps,then zip tie it to a safe elevated location ---The leak will likely stop for good...

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SOURCE: 2.2l toyota camra engine has pressure leaking from engine when oil fill is removed from valve cover, is this normal, i also have small oil drip at pan gkt.

replace the pcv valve. If it is not working it will allow pressure to build up in the crankcase. this will cause leaks everywhere.

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  • Posted on Nov 10, 2008

SOURCE: 1994 camry oil leak

Before you start removing the oil pan to reseal it, you need to rectify the leak between the oil cooler and the block. Interestingly enough, (in a pinch) the rubber gasket from the (genuine) Toyota oil filter is the same gasket that seals the cooler to the block. Aftermarket filter gaskets will NOT work. Remove the filter, carefully take off the gasket, remove the oil cooler, take off the old rubber gasket, and put the oil filter's gasket onto the cooler, and bolt it all back up. (You should buy this gasket from a dealer) Clean the area real good with cleaner, and THEN check for additional leaks.
Hope this helps, and THNAKS for choosing FixYa. Please feel free to comment back if you need any additional info. The graciousness of a FIxYa rating would be greatly appreciated.

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  • Posted on Dec 04, 2008

SOURCE: 92 toyota camry XLE Engine oil leak onto manifold

yea i had the same problem, my last mechanic didnt tighten the top where d sprak plugs go in so it was leakin oil all they way down to the bottom where the exhaust runs and was smokin because of that... had it tightned and no longer ne smoke

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  • Posted on Jan 12, 2009

SOURCE: toyota Paseo leaking oil

Hi darlage, Yes unfortunately that sounds correct, have you recently ran over something in the road or driven over a curb?. Have you had your oil changed recently. If you are lucky the drain plug or the filter is loose. Worst case is a hole in the oil pan. Either way you should not drive the vehicle until repaired, you could burn the engine up or actually set the car on fire, the oil on the exhaust could burst into flames. Let me know if this helps and if I can assist further. Please rate this solution. lone99star

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 20, 2009

SOURCE: oil leak on trans and engine 94 Toyota pickup 4x4 with 22RE

best way to go about this is clean it off first and for most. you cant really tell where its coming from if the stuff oozing out likes like the rest of the motor. so start with that and go from there. honestly though any car ive ever bought used ive had to tighten everything up and most the time it stops leaking so it could very well be your problem. if it was your rear crank seal to the mess would really more over be inside your bellhousing and dripping out of your inspection cover.

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