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I have a 1992 Toyota Camry with 460,000+ kilometers that does not burn oil but leaks it from the va**e cover and oil pan gaskets at the rate of about two liters per 5000 kilometers. I've been quoted $700.00+ to replace the gaskets. I'd like to keep the car for another year or so but am reluctant to replace the gaskets. I've used Va**oline Max Life for he last two oil changes with some improvement. Does anybody have any advice on how to reduce thsi leakage further?
 
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If you know where it's leaking, that shouldn't too hard to have the service mech. replace the gasket but the real problem might be a more obscure place like a bearing, etc.


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Posts: 63 | Location: AAAA | Registered: Thu February 26 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Since you have seen improvement using the Maxlife...stick with it or other high mileage oil like Mobil , Castrol and see if oil loss is further reduced . These oils and seal conditioners don't work overnight .

If your only keeping it one more year thats like the price of 4-8 quarts of oil vs the 700 bucks you were quoted .



 
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