✅ 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.
RAM 3500 2012 Engine oil leak from valve cover
2012
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Severity Level
Medium
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Safety Impact
Indirect risk — worth monitoring, not urgent
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RAM 3500 2012 oil leak from top of engine. Oil smell burning on hot exhaust. Small puddle on driveway. 81549 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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📍 Engine oil leak from valve cover
📍 RAM 3500
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Engine oil leak from valve cover
RAM 3500
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.
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