✅ 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.
Toyota Prius 2022 Engine oil leak from valve cover
Toyota
Prius
2022
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Severity Level
Medium
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Safety Impact
Indirect risk — worth monitoring, not urgent
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Toyota Prius 2022 oil leak from top of engine. Oil smell burning on hot exhaust. Small puddle on driveway. 70160 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
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⚙️ Possible Causes
Engine oil leak from valve cover
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.
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