Does uv dye help in determining cover valve gasket leak?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Danny9992023, Apr 12, 2023.

  1. Danny9992023

    Danny9992023 New Member

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    Can anyone tell me if I put in uv dye into my engine oil, how long or how many miles should I drive my prius before showing any cover valve gasket leak? Does uv dye even help in determining cover valve gasket leak even the minor one? Thanks

    Oh it is a 2012 Toyota Prius 3rd gen.
     
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  2. Mendel Leisk

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    It's oily directly below the valve cover? For starters you could just wipe it all clean, then monitor closely, for fresh leakage.

    How many miles on it? You're first owner?

    Was the code you posted previously resolved?
     
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    What exactly are you trying to learn ?
    If you already know that it is leaking at the valve cover gasket.......that's pretty much all you need to know.

    Some vehicles can have really minor seepage there and go for years with no noticeable increase in oil consumption.
     
    #3 sam spade 2, Apr 12, 2023
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