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Oil leak at back of block 2010 gen 3

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Jayw13702, Oct 28, 2017.

  1. Jayw13702

    Jayw13702 Active Member

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    If noticed that there has been A bit of oil around my oil pressure switch recently, today with the wiper scuttle off I could actually get and have a good look down the back of the engine, this is what I saw

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    Do these engines have issues with head gaskets leaking oil? Or am I just being a bit paranoid.

    My first though was the oil pressure switch was leaking and the airflow blowing around the engine was throwing the oil up the block, it’s an odd think but it does happen.

    I’m really hoping it’s not HG as that looks to be a pain in the arse to do




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  2. b100

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    Common problem with timingchain cover no worries