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Could I damage the engine by not changing the gasket and just adding oil?

  

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Hi Scotty,

I have a 2007 Toyota rav4 with 167,000 miles. The car is either burning, or leaking oil.  In between oil changes I have to add about 2 quarts of oil.  The repair shop I went suggested it might be the timing cover gasket. They quoted me $1000.  My question for you is, is there any sealant I can put to help the timing gasket reseal?  Could I damage the engine by not changing the gasket and just adding oil?

 

Many thanks scotty. I watch your videos all the time!

Juan 

 


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  • there is no sealer that will fix that but it's a typical problem and generally it only leaks a tiny amount and does no damage at all I would just leave it alone as long as it's not pouring on the ground

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