Commernut
New Member
Hi Guys,
I would appreciate some input on a mystery oil leak.
During the last service (270k km) at Toyota they advised me of an oil leak and suggested I take the Prado to the steering rack specialist for further investigation. Funny thing is there is not a drop of oil on the floor where the car is parked, but the underside is wet.
The steering specialist idled the car and moved the steering wheel around while the guy in the pit checked all the seals and hose connections. They could not find any leaks and as such advised me to take it to a mechanic.
Enter the next phase: the independent mechanic cleaned the underside, because he reckoned the bottom is wet and after being cleaned it will be easier to spot where it is leaking. I drove it more than a 100kms and took the car back, put it on the lift... no leak, no sweating, nothing.
All the fluid levels were checked and re-checked and all are fine. It is now 3000km later and still no telltale leaks.
Now I wonder...should I worry and investigate it further or should I leave it and wait for it to show up again?
Your input will be much appreciated.
Cheers
Nardus
I would appreciate some input on a mystery oil leak.
During the last service (270k km) at Toyota they advised me of an oil leak and suggested I take the Prado to the steering rack specialist for further investigation. Funny thing is there is not a drop of oil on the floor where the car is parked, but the underside is wet.
The steering specialist idled the car and moved the steering wheel around while the guy in the pit checked all the seals and hose connections. They could not find any leaks and as such advised me to take it to a mechanic.
Enter the next phase: the independent mechanic cleaned the underside, because he reckoned the bottom is wet and after being cleaned it will be easier to spot where it is leaking. I drove it more than a 100kms and took the car back, put it on the lift... no leak, no sweating, nothing.
All the fluid levels were checked and re-checked and all are fine. It is now 3000km later and still no telltale leaks.
Now I wonder...should I worry and investigate it further or should I leave it and wait for it to show up again?
Your input will be much appreciated.
Cheers
Nardus