Oil on Timing Belt/pan? *I Have Pictures*

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Steve T-S, Apr 11, 2024.

  1. Steve T-S

    Steve T-S Junior Member

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    Took in the Prius C (2014) for an oil change at 120k miles and they took this pics and said something about a timing cover maybe leaking?

    I had a Krown treatment back in September and I doubt the oil would still be oily this many months later but could that be it?
     

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  2. Leadfoot J. McCoalroller

    Leadfoot J. McCoalroller Senior Member

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    Looks like a leaky timing cover.

    These cars do get small weeps there, yours is leaking more than most I've seen.

    In the short term, I would recommend dipstick vigilance to make sure you aren't leaking so much as to create a lubrication shortage.

    Wash off what's leaked and see how long it takes to grow back.
     
    #2 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Apr 12, 2024
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