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srpanwar@gmail.com - 18 Jul 2006 02:53 GMT

I have noticed an oil spill on theh insulation of the hood. I have a
toyota corolla 98 model. I dont see any oil strains anywhere on or near
the engine except on the black colored rubber like pipe which lies on
the end of the hood. Can someone suggest me what can be the problem.

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Ray O - 18 Jul 2006 04:23 GMT

>I have noticed an oil spill on theh insulation of the hood. I have a
> toyota corolla 98 model. I dont see any oil strains anywhere on or near
> the engine except on the black colored rubber like pipe which lies on
> the end of the hood. Can someone suggest me what can be the problem.

Which end of the hood? Near the front of the car or near the windshield?
Is the stain on the right side of the car (as seen when sitting in the car)
or the left side of the car? In other words, what part of the engine is the
stain over? Is the stain in a line or in a circular pattern? With the
engine running, can you see any leaks?

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srpanwar@gmail.com - 18 Jul 2006 05:15 GMT

The stains are near the windshield end of the car. The stains are
mainly in the center and spread on both sides.

Actually I noticed light fumes coming out of the hood after I drove
for around 15 miles and parked to get some stuff. On opening the hood I
noticed that there was quite some oil spill on the insulation cover
near the windshield end of the car. The oil was dripping from the
cover. Back home I checked the cover but there was no sign of any new
spill. Also there were no fumes this time. I am confused what may have
caused the leakage in the first place.

Shailesh

> >I have noticed an oil spill on theh insulation of the hood. I have a
> > toyota corolla 98 model. I dont see any oil strains anywhere on or near
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> stain over? Is the stain in a line or in a circular pattern? With the
> engine running, can you see any leaks?

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Ray O - 18 Jul 2006 17:34 GMT

> The stains are near the windshield end of the car. The stains are
> mainly in the center and spread on both sides.
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> Shailesh

Check to make sure that the oil filler cap is in place. Also check the
coolant level in the overflow bottle.

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>> >I have noticed an oil spill on theh insulation of the hood. I have a
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>> stain over? Is the stain in a line or in a circular pattern? With the
>> engine running, can you see any leaks?

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